Lyra Aerialist

393 AC - I watch them descend from the heights as I collect a little water from the waterfall, and while Bubbles takes a dip between the rocks. They unfurl their colorful ribbons and fall, perfectly at ease in the air. I had seen Clan Kasirga aerialists before at a previous Kalann Mae, in the Makonis Heights after the circus big top had been put up. Their acrobats and trapeze artists had put on their show to the sound of dramatic drum rolls before our clowns took over with their silly antics. It was one of the rare moments when the Lyra Clans came together, and those special times never lasted more than a few days. And each time it was a celebration.

That's why it still felt a bit strange to be able to spend so much time with them. The Ouroboros and Wayfarer traveled side by side, and there were frequent shuttles between the two Sahankas. Well, I still wasn't allowed to visit the Kasirga casinos, but Mom had already taken me to the circus twice. But the best thing was the pajama parties and sleepovers with the other kids. We told each other stories, even if it meant getting to sleep late, and we also taught each other different skills. "I'll show you how to walk on a slackline if you teach me how to juggle…" That kind of thing. But the real novelty was being with kids from other Factions, and even some who weren't part of any Faction…

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