While Sarina and Corinda were talking, Seneel woke up and started pacing about. suddenly he took off through the forest with Corinda and Sarina right after him! Corinda(yelling): Seneel! Seneel! Slow down, will you? Sarina? Can you see him? Sarina (in the air): I just saw him turn towards another glen, at least I think that's where he's going. Corinda: Seneeeeeel!!!! come back here, please? A wail tinged with extreme agony and frustration floats through the woods, stopping Corinda in her tracks. Corinda (putting her hands over her ears): Sarina! what the heck was that? Sarina (fluttering down to the ground next to Corinda): I'm not sure, it sounded like a scream, but unlike anything I've ever heard. They finally find Seneel crouching near Telmah whose wings are almost in the ground. her eyes are shifting colours as she thrashes around. Corinda (kneeling by Telmah): Telmah! Telmah! Look at me! Talk to me, please! Sarina gently flutters down next to Telmah right side: Come on, Telmah! Sit up, please! Telmah sits up and looks wildly around: reboot complete, paradigm rewritten to accept magic as real and viable. Corinda? Sarina? Seneel? What are you doing here? Seneel rumbles looking intently at Telmah. Corinda: Seneel must have heard you and came looking for you. Are you okay now? Telmah: Yes, thank you! There was so much that I experienced. (looking intently at Corinda) how did you do it? That was unnerving, if I understand the term correctly. Corinda: It was unnerving to me as well, but I think because my mind was not pre-programmed like yours, I was able to accept the changes and concepts a bit better. How many colours did you see, Telmah? Sarina: I'm curious to know as well. Telmah: I felt over two million colours and maybe more, from infared to beyond ultra-violet. I mean, I could see that entire range but I never felt them before. It was totally unique. I now understand what feeling is about... even caring. Sarina: What about your old programming, isn't it still there? Telmah: Actually, it is not there anymore. While rewriting the paradigms, I managed to rewrite some of the old program and eliminate other parts. Corinda: What parts did you eliminate? Telmah: the parts that would make me hurt you and others of Fae Valley. I rewrote what I could so I would protect rather than destroy. (turning to Sarina) I must meet with the elders and teachers so I can learn how to use this new knowledge! please help me, Sarina! Please? Sarina (softly): I will, Telmah. You and Corinda will be taught by the best that Fae Valley has to offer. Seneel rumbling lowly Corinda (laughing): Of course, Seneel. I'm sure that Telmah is going to be okay. I think we all need to get back to our home and get some rest. Even though you're an android, I'm sure that you could use some rest as well. Telmah: Thank you Corinda! I think I could do with some rest. It's been a long day! Sarina: yes it has for all of us. I agree, let's go home. The get up from the glen floor and head towards home. Thank you all for your patience while I worked this dialogue! I hope everyone has a great friday and a wonderful weekend Mike