Category Archives: Culture Shock

Culture Shock – Part 23

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Kate

I awoke from the dreaming with a jolt, as if someone had tugged me by the silver cord, by force, all the way back to my body. Wren knelt in front of me, a carefree smile on her face. “Hello, … Continue reading →

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Culture Shock – Part 22

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Kate

“Do you not like your father?” she asked, then suddenly looked awkward. “Er, I-I’m sorry… it’s n-none of my business.” I smiled. “I don’t mind,” I replied. “I don’t hate my father–that would be hard to do, since I don’t … Continue reading →

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Culture Shock – Part 21

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Kate

Two days later, the girl arrived. I was in the library, working on memorizing the exploits of Oisín. Moon-Singer entered and held open the door; in walked an American Indian girl with long, dark hair in twin braids. Her clothes … Continue reading →

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Culture Shock – Part 20

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Kate

“What’s going on here?” Clever-Hooves said, putting a hand on my shoulder. I sat down and took a deep breath. “Nothing,” I said. “This faery came and sat at our table,” Marilyn said. “Do you know her, Clever-Hooves?” “Haha, that’s … Continue reading →

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Culture Shock – Part 18

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Kate

“They could just leave and join us,” Marilyn replied. “You just told me that therians who grew up with vandals are never truly trusted,” I replied. “That doesn’t give them a lot of reason to join you. I suppose their … Continue reading →

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Culture Shock – Part 17

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Kate

“Sparky said you talked to the heralds today,” Marilyn said. “How does Sparky know that?” I asked, raising an eyebrow. “The crow spirits,” she replied. “He has a really strong bond with them–partly because he is a werecrow, after all… … Continue reading →

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Culture Shock – Part 16

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Kate

I decided pretty quickly after reading through the Celtic patrons that I wanted to follow Oisín. I did feel a certain kind of kinship with him. He was someone else who lived in someone’s shadow. Oisín had left the Fianna … Continue reading →

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Culture Shock – Part 15

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Kate

The best lesson I had that day was when Moon-Singer brought me to a small cabin lined with books. There was a row of computers on a long table in the center of the cabin, and the only light came … Continue reading →

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Culture Shock – Part 14

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Kate

“Broadsword or spear?” Moon-Singer asked me when we arrived in the training room. It was the same room where I had met Iron-Will earlier. I smiled. “There were a lot more weapons in the other room,” I replied, remembering the … Continue reading →

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Culture Shock – Part 13

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Kate

“Once again–no pressure,” I added with a sigh as he disappeared. “He’s just trying to motivate you,” Moon-Singer said with a sad smile. I stood in front of the cairn for awhile. Now that my dad had disappeared, leaving only … Continue reading →

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