FIN:

... I don’t want you to be upset with me. What I’m saying is - I’m 

sorry I didn’t tell you I was moving out of our room and ...

KARANTHIR:

Upset? When was I upset?

FIN:

When you stormed off from Daprima's room, I mean my room.

KARANTHIR:

Moi? Stormed off? I don’t think so dear brother. You must be mistaken,

storming off is simply not my style. I’m very happy for you and Daprima.

Why, you’ve even inspired Zyfan and myself. We’re getting our own room too.

FIN:

Really?

KARANTHIR:

Don’t look so surprised. Our Guardian’s already agreed.

FIN:

Don’t you think it’s a little soon?

KARANTHIR:

Are you saying that Zyfan and I can’t feel the

same for each other as you and Daprima do?

FIN:

You can’t compare what you have to us. We've been together for five years. 

You and Zyfan, well it’s so new and to be honest Karanthir, I …

KARANTHIR:

What? Come now my dear brother, I want to know 

what you honestly think of me and mine.

FIN:

OK. I think it’s wonderful that you’re so …committed to him. But it’s 

only been a few months, and part of that time he was in the Elvin realm 

and you were … I just wonder how long it’ll be until you become bored.

KARANTHIR:

Yes, and that was my second mistake. My first was talking

to you to begin with. I don’t know why I even try.

FIN:

I’m sorry but, would you rather I lied?

KARANTHIR:

I’d rather hear nothing more from you - at all.

FIN:

Oh come on Karanthir …

FIN:

No, you don't storm off -  it's not your style at all.

TUG  TUG  TUG

FIN:

What …? Oh hi Orrie.

ORRIE:

Why you keep making K'ranthir mad?

FIN:

I don’t mean to. Lately it seems I can't say 

anything right to him. I really am sorry.

ORRIE:

Tell K’ranthir.

FIN:

He won’t listen.

ORRIE:

Try harder.

ORRIE:

K'ranthir needs a wall. He told me so. You build the wall. 

Then maybe he not be mad anymore. See?

FIN:

Hmmm, that’s not a bad idea.

ORRIE:

Yup. K’ranthir don't know how to build things. You do.

FIN:

How’d you get to be so smart?

ORRIE:

K’ranthir teach me.

FIN:

I should have known.

In Syrrah and Vanni’s room ...

KNOCK  KNOCK

PICA:

Waah waah waah ...

ZYFAN:

Did I wake her? My apologies. Perhaps I should come back later.

VANNI:

No it’s OK, come in.

PICA:

Waah waah waah ...

VANNI:

It’s alright Pica, daddy’s here ...

VANNI:

There you go ... Happy now? Whoever invented these binkies was truly a genius.

VANNI:

... So how’re you?

ZYFAN:

I am fine thank you. May I hold her?

VANNI:

You mean now that she’s quiet. Sure.

SYRRAH:

Ah Zyfan, I was just about to tell GioVanni about the some news I just heard.

Did you know, husband, that he will soon share Karanthir’s room?

VANNI:

He hasn’t mentioned it.

ZYFAN:

I was about to, that is why I came to see you.

SYRRAH:

I am glad to hear that. And I must say that it was very 

nice of our Guardian to make such accommodations for you. 

However, I do not recall you asking for my permission.

ZYFAN:

Your permission?

SYRRAH:

It is I and not A-m who is responsible for you Zyfan.

The final decision is not hers to make.

ZYFAN:

Please forgive me. I did not mean to ... I forgot.

SYRRAH:

We will talk more of this.

VANNI:

Come on Pica,  it’s time for your bath.

SYRRAH:

Thank you, husband.

ZYFAN:

Syrrah, I am truly sorry. I was just so excited and it 

happened so quickly. I ... will do as you decide 

but ... Oh please, do not deny me this?

SYRRAH:

We shall see. First I wish to hear about Karanthir.

ZYFAN:

What do want to know?

SYRRAH:

Are you truly in love with him or do you only wish to share his bed?

ZYFAN:

... Both.

SYRRAH:

I see. So you are in love?

ZYFAN:

Yes, very much.

SYRRAH:

And does he feel the same?

ZYFAN:

Oh yes. He has told me so, a thousand times over …

SYRRAH:

How wonderful for you. And now he has invited you to share his room?

ZYFAN:

No Syrrah, the idea was mine.

VANNI:

Sorry to interrupt but it seems Fin’s about to build a wall.

I’ve volunteered to help but we need a final decision. 

Is it going up or not?

SYRRAH:

You may tell Fin the wall shall go up, with my blessing.

ZYFAN:

Oh thank you Syrrah!You have made me so very happy.

ZYFAN:

…If you will excuse me, I wish to ask Fin if he would like my help as well.

VANNI:

Tell him - I'll be right there.

ZYFAN:

I will. And thank you too, Vanni.

SYRRAH:

So husband, what have done with our daughter?

VANNI:

Cammeo saw me with her and, I tried to stop her but…

SYRRAH:

You did not stand a chance.

SYRRAH:

… So tell me - did my decision concerning my brother, surprise you?

VANNI:

I knew you’d give in. And I'm willing to admit that I may have 

been wrong about Karanthir. He does seem sincere.

SYRRAH:

Yes I believe he is or I would not have allowed this. It is my hope

that Karanthir will continue to have a positive influence over Zyfan.

VANNI:

Care to elaborate on that?

SYRRAH:

As you know, my brother is next in line to the throne ...

VANNI:

I never understood that. If your uncle’s the One and 

he has children, how is Zyfan next?

VANNI:

From what Zyfan's told me, he isn't looking forward to it.

SYRRAH:

He is not. He will rule as it is written in our laws unless ... 

he has the courage to refuse the position.

VANNI:

Is that allowed?

SYRRAH:

It has never been done before. I am hopeful he will be strong

enough to make his own choice. This is why I am 

so happy he has found Karanthir.

VANNI:

You just lost me again.

SYRRAH:

Oh GioVanni, can you see my brother ruling a nation? The councilors shall 

walk all over him. Karanthir is such a free spirit, he only pleases himself. 

I am hopeful that he will teach my very obedient brother to be rebellious.

VANNI:

Now I see.

SYRRAH:

Do you not see that his influence has already begun? Zyfan forgot

to ask my permission. This is a good thing. I have told you 

before, they are good for each other.

VANNI:

So you have. I'm so fortunate to have

such a wise woman for my wife.

SYRRAH:

Thank you. And now husband,I have a daughter to 

reclaim and you have a wall to  build.