What Lyrata told her about the mate bond resonated deeply with Kara. It was so wonderful to have a woman to talk to that understood things things. She imagined that she might come to Lyrata for advice from time to time. It struck Kara then, that she did not miss her girlfriends back in Jackrabbit Junction as much as she thought she would. Perhaps it had something to do with the warmth and maturity that came from Lyrata. Kara had realized long ago that her friends had lacked a certain level of maturity, and sometimes when they picked on her virginity, it became very annoying.<br/><br/>She mulled these things over as Kara partook of the grapes and crackers, as well as the cream cheese. What Lyrata told Kara next about Nix floored her, and then went a long way to riding her of the anger she felt. “I had not even thought about all of the things that might have kept us from meeting.” Her attitude changed towards Nix, when she considered that Hallbjorn could be ruling some hell realm and she'd still be alone.<br/><br/>Lyrata's declaration that they were sisters almost brought tears of happiness to Kara's eyes. When the dryad hugged her, Kara stood and returned the hug wholeheartedly. “Thank you so much, Lyrata.”<br/><br/>She broke their embrace and smiled with delight at her new sister. “Maybe we could make plans for the four of us to get together once a month, and do something fun. I'd suggest dinner, but I don't want Helgi to feel left out. But I am quite partial to board games and perhaps we could try bowling once. I've never bowled before.” Not to mention, the image of Hallbjorn bowling tickled her pink.<br/><br/>“May I have your phone number, so we can chat about it? I sort of crushed my own cell, but I'm sure Hallbjorn will let me use his.” Speaking of Hallbjorn, things seemed very quiet from the living room. Maybe Helgi had time to calm down. “Do you think they've had enough time together?” She left out her selfish thoughts on how she missed her mate already.