Temple of Crow Part Two
“Father, what does the carving of the mirror mean?” Daughter asked.
“Daughter, you know that such knowledge is forbidden,” Father replied.
“I want to know, and I know you know, for you make it your business to know such things.”
Father sighed. “Daughter, you’re going to be the death of me. Now go, enjoy yourself at the ball; and remember your promise not to associate with Brother.”
“I’m not moving until you tell me the meaning of the carving,” Daughter replied.
Father sighed again, “It was an ancient means of traveling between the six worlds. Now go have the time of your life.”
Daughter squealed with delight and hugged Father tightly. “Tell me everything.”
“No. It is not the time nor the place. You know what dangers seeking forbidden knowledge holds.”
“But you will tell me later, please tell me you will,” Daughter pleaded, putting on her sweetest face.
Father smiled, “We’ll see. I’ll come to collect you at twelve. Don’t be late; and for Crow’s sake, behave yourself.”
Daughter hugged him again, then turning, she swept down the temple entryway that was adorned with wreaths, festive trees, streamers and banners of all sizes and shapes that sung praises of Crow’s mercy when he had saved Corvian from ruin by destroying the android; then installing a stable government of his own likeness. Father watched Daughter disappear through the double doors to the main hall. He had tried to raise her the best he could, which was not easy with the government education. Not that he was totally against such education, he just wasn’t entirely for it either, but the law was the law and he, being a man of principle, must follow it.
