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[gwenhwyfar]

Under different circumstances, if I was in Eire, I am certain by the air and the temperature, there would be preparations for Beltane or what my people called it -- Calan Mai. The first day of summer. It's unfortunate, really, I remember in my youth it was one of my favorite festivals. And it is one of the few times in the year we would travel to Ynys Môn, the holy island for it.

But I suppose I can stand another Beltane without Nimue-- my Nimue. Perhaps one day I will be able to return to Ynys Môn for it and my people will now be able to practice our festival peacefully. Much more peacefully than the years before. You see, the druids, bards, and ovates cannot celebrate it so openly as centuries before. Give or take in a few decades, we will be able to come out of hiding and be free to own devices as we are here.

It is a bit ironic, isn't it? To be able to celebrate my faith more open while I am restricted as much as a human.

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[gwenhwyfar]

Unfortunately, I, too, as well.

Really, it is funny often men seem to forget that, in more ways than one. It is a shame that both women and men cannot be seen as equal. But your grandmother sounds like a strong woman already. I cannot say the same for my mother, despite her being queen of my grandfather's land.

[grownstrong]

They most certainly do seem to. My father is reminded of it every day as my grandmother chides him on everything. It is quite amusing to see, actually.

Perhaps your mother shows her power elsewhere, away from the eyes of others? That is the best way to do it, I've learned.

[gwenhwyfar]

He still cannot do without his mother?

As for my mother, I hope that she does. I haven't had the fortune of being in her household. Not for long, anyway. Men will allow their illegitimate sons besides them, but not daughters.

[grownstrong]

I'm certain he would not be as respected or wealthy if it weren't for her so I suppose not.

That sounds quite a bit like my worlds as well. You often see an illegitimate son in his lord father's house but I've yet to see a daughter. That's very curious, I wonder where they go.

[gwenhwyfar]

At least he knows to respect the very being who gave him life.

Hmph. More than likely -- I have not dared to ask or to find out what may be the fate of my other half-sisters.