Ssylphiel, Bea, and the Order of Hissteria were rather busy. They spent the entire previous week getting everything cleaned. “Okay, let’s see, all that’s left is the-!” she said to Bea as she checked a list, then an Elf girl approached her.
“She’s here!” warned the Elf.
“NOW?!” yelped Ssylphiel. “B-But the throne room-!”
“Don’t worry about that, Mama,” said Bea. “Frannie and I already took care of that.”
“You’re a sweet girl, Bea!” said Ssylphiel as she kissed her daughter’s forehead. She then slithered off to the palace gates at top speed. She arrived just in time as the gates opened to reveal a Divine Naga. She wore glasses mainly for show as members of Divine Races didn’t suffer any physical disabilities.
“SSYLPHIEL!” greeted the new Naga in a motherly tone.
“Welcome, Mama!” replied Ssylphiel as she hugged the new Naga. Yes, this was her mother. The naga’s full title is Coilzette Mentalia Goldcoil, God-Queen of the Lands of Coilusia, Keeper of the Legacy of Hypnosius, and Defeater of Gralvak the Terrible.
“Ooh, it’s been too long, Ssylphiel!” said Coilzette. “I’m sorry I didn’t call earlier, but the Sons of Gralvak were harassing my people.”
“I heard about that,” replied Ssylphiel, “so I had some of my troops assist yours.”
“I thought I saw your troops that day! Thanks for the help! OOH! I heard you actually signed a peace treaty with Orkalist!”
“That I did!” confirmed Ssylphiel as she and Coilzette entered the palace. “Delilah took command and got her troops to stand down, so I could afford to do the same with my own.”
“Did you ever figure out why the war started between you and Orkalist?” asked Coilzette. Ssylphiel face-palmed.
“…Apparently, Throzgar had thin skin. Remember that prank I pulled on him 5,000 years ago?”
“Now, Ssylphiel, I DID warn you some politicians can only make ‘jokes’. You needed to be the bigger woman and call him out on that.”
“Can’t really do that now, what with him dying at Delilah’s hand in my throne room.”
“So that’s why her dress and hair flower are black. Delilah seized command.”
“Grandma!” called Bea’s voice.
“Sweet Bea!” cheered Coilzette as Bea arrived. She pulled the Bunny Girl Naga into a hug. “Ooh, it’s so good to see you! How are you doing?”
“Doing great, Grandma!” replied Bea. “Mama’s been teaching me the Goldcoil Belly Dances!”
“…This early?” Coilzette muttered to Ssylphiel.
“You taught me those dances when I was only 13, Mama,” replied Ssylphiel. “Besides, you didn’t have me perform until I was 21, I’m doing the same with Bea.”
“Okay, fair enough,” replied Coilzette.
“Ooh, Mom! I almost forgot!” Ssylphiel clapped her hands and two Hissteria girls brought forth a box. “Happy Mother’s Day, Mama!”
“Oh, you didn’t need to get me anything!” said Coilzette. “Me seeing you is gift enough!”
“I know, but I still wanted to show my appreciation,” replied Ssylphiel. Coilzette opened the box and gasped.
“The Pearl of the Seas!” she said as she held the pearl in her hands. It was as big as a man’s fist, meaning it was just small enough for a hairstick decoration for Coilzette, given her size. “I’ve always wanted to go under the waves! Oh, thank you, Ssylphiel!”
“And there’s another mother that needs to be thanked too,” said Bea.
“…There is?” asked Ssylphiel. “But I only have one moth-.”
“I’m talking about you, Mama,” said Bea. “Happy Mother’s Day.” She presented a box to Ssylphiel.
“Oh! Thank you!” bid Ssylphiel happily. She was so wrapped up in showing how much she appreciated Coilzette for raising her, she forgot she was a mom herself! She opened her box and gasped. “Anacassandra’s Portal Bracelet!” she whispered. “She can’t make her usual getaways! How did you-?!”
“Easiest thing I ever got from her,” replied Bea. “She saw me once in the market square of her realm and fled, dropping it in the process!” The three Divine Naga women shared a laugh.
“I always knew she was clumsy!” laughed Coilzette.
“Clumsy AND stupid!” cackled Ssylphiel. The Divine Nagas then wound down their laughter. “…How’s Papa these days?”
“…Your father,” said Coilzette, “has Anacassandra on the run. She’s cornered, but I’m expecting help from him.”
“Then it’s almost time to carve up her Queendom,” said Ssylphiel. “Bea, you remember what Grandpa William said? About you getting the grasslands?”
“Let’s help Grandpa first, THEN we’ll discuss how to divide up Anacassandra’s Queendom,” replied Bea.
“Good idea,” said Ssylphiel.