Family Goodbyes

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## Summary

Ray was tired after his battle with Ondo. The party splits up after their battle to say their farewells to their loved ones. Ronan visits Aelbarrow to say farewell to his brother Pelle, his not girlfriend Nessa and her own brother Grover. He mentions how angry Ray was at Ondo while Pelle mentions how he got off scot-free. He wants to do more so he asks to join the party on their boat. Grover and Nessa are stunned and Ronan reluctantly agrees.

Fenix rides in on Tiuhti enjoying Grover hug Ronan and Pelle goodbye. He goes to gather the barrels of alcohol for their trip across the sea. He leaves while hiding his frustrations but Nessa notices something's up. Fenix dodges the question as Ronan gets a farewell kiss from Nessa. Ronan gets flustered for a bit and Grover tells Ronan to think about settling down with Nessa when they've saved the fey wilds.

They arrive at Mistwood Forest with Fenix hesitant to get Hoopla because he didn't want to be near Titania and Oberon. Ronan offers to get Hoopla while the king, queen and Puck aren't sure what to say to her. Hoopla's upset that Ray got mad and she couldn't help. Oberon and Titania encourage Hoopla to go and admit to sheltering her a bit too much. Hoopla says that she doesn't want to leave Titania because she messes up when she's with the party.

When Ronan arrives, Puck brings him over in hopes of being able to get Hoopla away. Ronan asks Hoopla for a hug and she obliges on instinct. Oberon notes that this was all the reason more for Hoopla to go with them. Hoopla eventually goes with him after hearing that Pelle has joined the party. As they leave with hugs, Oberon wishes for them to be excellent together while Hoopla wonders what connection Oberon has with Bata. Ronan accidentally slips up that he has a thing for Nessa and that get's Hoopla's attention.

Meanwhile Panne of the Silky Meadows helps Moira Bruce clean up. Moira wants to go but Panne refuses as she has her education. Fenix goes in to get her and hands her a letter that was delivered to Belgate. It was from Declan Bruce wishing Panne well. Fenix breaks the news that Pelle is joining them and Panne is slightly agitated having to deal with two satyrs now. She also mentions she's too nervous to ask Moira what she thinks of fae.

The group arrives in Aldcoast where Simon is checking the ship with Iris, Eira and Lucas. He thinks it's okay as long as they don't run into a hurricane but Eira thinks it's a jinx. Hoopla and Eira begin playing and Simon lets them go for a few minutes. He didn't want another incident after the chocolate fiasco. Pelle reveals himself to Simon and he's relieved that someone else with seafaring knowledge is joining them. Iris notes that she's coming too so Simon pulls her aside. He indirectly reveals that he's worried about her with help from Panne. Iris demonstrates her ability by summoning a blade of green flames shutting Simon up.

As Simon returns, Panne asks where she can cook and Simon mentions that they don't cook on a ship seeing as how it could catch fire. Panne says she'll make sushi instead but Simon doesn't know what it is. Lucas and Saya begin work on the finishing touches while Pelle stays behind to get a good look at the ship. Eira is happy that Simon kept his promise and makes a new one to be on her best behavior while Iris is gone.

## Notable events

* The party says their goodbyes to various loved ones
* Pelle comes on the ship
* Simon and Iris talk about her coming with the party