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Tam leans over and blots it away with his napkin, then ruffles the cub's fur with affection. "Both Kero and I love to fish... though I've yet to get him to join me in the winter. But then, he's a desert creature and needs to stay warm. I've not spent the winter in these parts, but I've heard it's rather mild. Which is another reason for settling here. He really doesn't do well at all when the temperature goes too low. Hope has left me with some instructions for how to make winter wear for him to use... but I haven't had them made up yet."

Mica nods. "We have a young brother here from the desert lands who pretty much agrees with you, youngling. But we are fortunate that the days are fairly mild, though the nights can get bitterly cold. Hmmm... maybe we need to prepare for this, hmmm. Mater Talesian, send your patterns over as soon as you can. Do these garments he wants you to make include boots of a sort. Most body heat is lost through the feet."

Tam thinks for a bit and shrugs. "I really cannot remember. I'll send the patterns over though, and pay for the making of them as well. It would be a relief to know we had something on hand if it does strike early and hard."

Tam laughs. "Kero, let's just say I don't relish being pent up indoors with you all winter long... I suspect you would have one heck of a serious case if ever there was one... wouldn't you, Mica?"

The elderly priest nods in agreement. "But of course. Probably the worse case in history..."

Tam turns to the priest and they grin like maniacs. "Cabin Fever..." they reply in unison. "One of the most horrible ills that winter can inflict ye with..." adds Tam with a wink.

**muppet mania**

Talesian dispels the musical attack with a frown. "Kero... you and I need to have a long serious talk about bardic magic in say... hmmm... fifteen minutes. Home now..." and he points to the door.

Talesian excuses themselves and follows him out the door.

"Don't go too hard on the cub..." calls Mica to his back. "He meant no harm..."

The walk home was a bit tense, but once they were inside the door, Tam breaks down laughing. "Damn it, Kero... what were you thinking... using magic in the temple and on it's head master, to boot. I kept waiting for Lathander himself to set yer tail on fire for such impudence."

"Yea... well the Morning Lord takes an active interest in his people and the things which are done to them... Yer lucky he has a fondness for children and music. For me it was like getting kicked in the rear. I should have gone over this with ye before and I don't think he approved of me not having done so."

Tam shakes his head and staggers to his chair, still laughing so hard he can barely walk.

"Lady of Night... I don't believe I've ever had the temerity to do something like that. I don't know, cat... In all the years I've walked this planet... I've not had one grey hair... but yer getting close to sprouting a few on me head... I tell ye."