6 Mother Tanya

The two set out on a clear morning towards Morda the capital city of Fallador. They were only a few hours away so they took their time enjoying the surroundings. They reached the large city around midday and stopped at a diner just inside of town. "Grab you something to eat, I'm going to go up to the church down the street," Calder said handing a few coins to Cassandra. She entered the diner and ordered soup and a piece of bread from the woman standing behind the counter. She sat at a table by a window feeling the sunlight on her neck. She dropped the piece of bread into the soup, making a little splash, soaking it with juice like she had when she was younger. Some children at a near by table giggled and did the same.
Calder continued down the street passing many pleasant people giving them polite greetings as they passed. He had been in this city many years ago and just about everything he could remember was different except for the small church that was now in between two large buildings. He stood in front of the door for a moment as he imagined his life many years ago playing with his baby sister while he could before she had moved. The play area was small now compared to when he was a boy and had become old and decrepit. He entered the small church the doors heavy and creaky from age and set his things behind the first row and walked toward the front where a nun was praying with a man who looked like he had a rough night. The two finished and the man walked out with a joyful look on his face and a spring in his step.
"Good day sir," said the nun. "Hello sister is Mother Tanya here?" Calder asked bowing to the girl. "Yes she is wait one moment while I retrieve her," she said turning and heading through a door that lead to the back.
"Good afternoon," said Mother Tanya walking into the worship room holding an old book, "how have you been my son?" "I am in need of your assistance mother," Calder said, "can we speak in private?" "Yes, Sister Monique can you leave the room for a moment." "Yes Mother," Sister Monique said bowing to them both and exiting the room. "Now what is it that you need,?" Mother Tanya asked sitting next to Calder on a pew. "I have been having painful convulsions and I need your healing powers," Calder said secretively. "Ok I will see what i can do," she said smiling, "how long have you been having these convulsions?" "A few months now," Calder said standing up and turning away from her. She pressed her hands against his back and they started to glow. A warmth ran through her hands into his back and body making him feel warm and comfortable. After a minute or so she released her hands and Calder rolled his shoulders. "Your past and future are colliding and you will not get better until it is resolved," she said.
"Mommy!" Cassandra shouted barging into the church and running toward Mother Tanya throwing her arms around her. "Hi sweetheart!" Mother Tanya said spinning Cassandra around her in a circle, "would it be so hard to greet your mother that way Calder? I stay here worrying about you both with not so much as a letter from you."
"Sorry mom," Calder said shamefully staring at his feet thinking of an excuse but to no avail. "Dear, could I get your help with some repairs on the church," Tanya said grinning at Calder, "oh and I want you to meet my apprentice formally. She just got her wings a few weeks ago and she is still a bit clumsy." "Monique," Tanya chimed into the back room. "Yes Mother Tanya?" Monique responded. "Come here I want you to meet my children."