Back on duty ... again

Cas was in a mood to talk she had a lot on her mind. She was wearing black dress slacks and a pale green silk shirt.

Where did she go right across the hall to V's room she knocked on the door frame before entering the room.

She moved the diamond with her foot and shut the door behind her.

"Hello Venis."

She smiled as she sat down in a chair.

"It has been a while since we had the chance to talk."

Venis looked up and smiled. "Hi Cas, nice slacks. It has been a while dear, what's on your mind?" She sat up and lowered her feet back to the floor. The door was closing so that meant that Cas wanted some privacy. That wasn't a problem.

She sat her pad of paper down and got up from her chair. She grabbed her tea ball and a cup. She went back to her desk and scooped some peppermint tea into the ball. She place it in the cup and went over and poured some water into the cup. She heated the cup as she walked over to where she would sit with Cas and talk. She handed her the tea then returned to her desk long enough to get the glass of blood wine she had just poured herself.

As she walked back over she motioned for Cas to sit down. There was sugar and cream on the table in case Cas wanted some. "You looked lovely at the memorial, thank you for being there." She warmed her glass and took a sip as she sat down across from Cas.

Venis crossed her legs and sipped her blood wine. Then she sat the glass down. She was still a little wobbly on her feet, and that was why she didn't do a whole lot of walking around at the memorial. But Casie bringing up the kids caught her off guard. She had been feeling a lot of familiar presences in the realm as of late. Some of them she had already seen. Airtia, Arcadia, but others, others were still out and about without coming out of hiding. She could still feel them, but they hadn't made their presence known to anyone yet, namely Gypzee ... and Deacon. That could be why Cas was having the dreams, but she didn't want to worry her more.

She took a deep breath and drew in her bottom lip. "I know Cas." She lowered her head for a moment. She knew what she was going to have to do, and it had to be her burden. No one else's. Of all the times for Kahn to be in the wind. She looked back up at her dear friend. "And I know what I have to do." She knew that the conversation wasn't going to end there. "So, in the dreams, are they ... are they ok?"

She looked at her for a moment. "Why didn't you tell me that before?" Venis knew she had been busy, but not that busy. "You don't remember anything about them?" She needed to find out as many details as possible in order to help.

She rested her head in her hand, one finger across her lips and her chin on her thumb. She looked deep in thought for a moment. "Have you been getting plenty of rest otherwise?" She had to know if she was going to try what she had in mind.

Venis' eyebrow arched and a grin spread across her lips. "And Mr. 'I don't want to do this until we are in love' kept his hands to himself, yes?" She knew he had, she knew he wasn't well. Perhaps later she would discuss with him things to end his pain and allow him the happiness that both he and Cas could have together.

She smiled. "I can try. That's the best I can promise. But if I can't get to it ... Well, how would you feel if I called in some back up if I can't reach the dreams and bring them to the front?" She knew what some of the people around could do, given their training. She wasn't sure which one would be her best bet, but she would be willing to ask if she needed the help.

Venis nodded as well. "When do you want to start?" She knew she could make an attempt or two now, she wasn't busy doing anything else.

"As soon as possible, what do you need me to do?"

"Relax." She got up and walked over to where she was behind her and pulled the chair along. She sat down behind her and put her hands on her temples. "Just get comfortable and relax. Lay your head back and close your eyes. Let all your thoughts float from your mind and focus on the sound of my voice. Nothing else." She began to massage her temples trying to help her relax and free her mind.

Casie seemed like she may fall asleep. This would actually be helpful. "That's it Cas, just completely relax. Think of some place relaxing and go there. Some place like some waterfalls or something. I want you to only think of the place, picture it in your mind for me." Venis closed her own eyes and tried to see what Casie was seeing. She had to be there with her.

That wasn't a hard thing for Venis to see. She saw the falls and the rocks and Casie standing there. The rock jetted out over the water, and the wind was blowing Casie's red hair back from her face. She had a sweater on to keep her warm in the cool breeze. The sounds of the flowing water brought a certain peace and serenity to the location.

Venis left Casie to experience the peace for a moment. She was going to need to be as calm as possible if they were going to proceed. After a few moments Venis stepped out into the clearing. "Cas." Her voice was soft in an attempt not to startle her. As she came into site she was Celtic robe/gown. She had the hood down and her long red hair was draped around her nearly covering the gown. "Tell me about this place. How do you feel here?" Yes, she was taking the safe route, no point in causing her friend any undo pain.

Venis listened and nodded. "So, do you feel safe here?" She wanted to make sure that there was a safe place for Cas to get back to. She needed some place to go to if things got to scary.

Venis nodded. "Good. Now where ever we go and what ever we find, there will always be a door, or other gateway, marked with a heart. It will always bring you back here, your safe place. So, when ever you're ready." She made a sweeping motion with her left hand. The water of the waterfall parted like two curtains being pulled back. Behind the waterfall was a cave. Would someone find it there in reality? Who knows, but it was there in this place, now, where it was needed.