After the Star's Guard welcomed their new brother into the fold, the Twilight Fey surrounded Conri to do the same. Then toasts were made to the new knight. Even King Keir came down to wish Sir Conri well and add his approval to Danu's decision but, eventually, the Court calmed and my father escorted me back to the high table.

"I've never seen anything so beautiful as you speaking with the voice of Danu," he said proudly. "I will carry that memory with me forever."

"So will they, ...