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"Thanks" unaware she has a flower in her ear , and Gwen looks to the Baron "If folks in Bergen didn't know Silverwolf before they do now, Baron"

Aiden looks... slightly conflicted at this. “That... is true.”

But, he smiles to Bluebell, lest she think he is disappointed. “And you’ve done her proud.”

"Grand melee...dance... well, we didn't win number one in all thingns but we made the others recognize Rivervale CAN do it all"

That from Nadeen to Dagmar

Aiden looks to Gwen, and offers her a hand. “Would you care to dance?” Politely, as he sees before him a young lady with no partner.

A blush then "I might crush your feet lord and I don't know how"

He gives a small smile, and says to her quietly, “We’ve just seen all manner, and every sort. As long as you promise not to take up Tap, I am sure you will do well. You’ve learned spear kata from Danica, I know. Here.” He sets her hand on his shoulder, and lightly take up her other hand, and guides at her hip in a most simple waltz. “step one, two, three. Step, one - two, three.”

Gwen nods and goes along. Not going to mention on how Dancia's waltz includes Impalement on a three. And soon she is smiling as with help,she does not break toes

"We did pretty good. It was a good day."

"It was" Nadeen says then looks amused 'Your mother has bullied your father into dancing. I should take lessons on how to do it with her charm" then she sees Gwen with the Baron "Oh,,good. he's.. he's learning to open up to his people. " Proud

"Mm.." She eyes the Ailil.

"He's a flawed man, but he's working to improve, and hes' not a monster" Nadeen assures Dagmar

"I get that."

"But it's... " Frown. "It's hard. Connor."

"Yes I know. I hope.. "A thought 'Wait.. I was going to dance with him anyway. But it's possible he doesn't know Connor was in danger"

Connor, meanwhile, is off in a corner chatting animatedly with Briar! He covers his mouth, aghast at something she says, but then giggles and nods, and she chortles in turn.

And yet another seal on the doomsday dream unlocks at this alliance

Nadeen kisses Dagmar's cheek, "Pardon, Dagmar. I owe him a dance. But more than that. I need to see how he reacts to... he deserves to know about his son"

Calanthe has joined the edge of the celebration, perhaps on hearing of Silverwolf’s triumph. “Oh, yes. We are not entirely provincial, after all. The fine arts have their place in Carthage..” She comments to one of the judges, with an indulgent smile towards Bluebell.

Gwen says "Oh Dame Calanthe you missed Bluebell's performance. She was perection!"

"I.. well..." Frown. "go."

She nods to Dagmar "I'll be back" And she grins "And congratulations to your mom again" And off she slips

She nods to Gwen, and looks to Aiden. “Remember that the races are soon, if you do still intend to show your yearlings, or rather fritter away on the dance floor?” He looks to her, but takes this as a jest. Glances at a pocket watch. “Appreciated, I had not forgotten. But I do owe one more dance.” Bowing as he releases Gwen’s hands. “Perhaps there is someone else you’d wish to take a turn with?” To the troll.

"Oh, I'm good" Gwen says

"thank you for the dance, Baron"

Baroness nadeen moves along "Fritter? Hardly,Dame Calanthe. Baron Aiden is a private man, but clearly rises to the occasion of the lime light when it throws on Silverwolf's banner. Well earned that . Forgive me, Baron. May I have that dance now?"

The Knight’s eyes flash a bit, but Aiden is already taking her hand. “Thank you, Gwen.” As he moves to position with Nadeen, “Congratulations on your victory. You were... “ He looks for words. “Incredible.” He settles on, for lack of better.

Brekke and Frank Dance. Vali dances nearby and says "Not bad for Rivervale huh, Chief, Mountain?" /Tiffany on his arms

"Bluebell is the true victor here, but I did achieve a goal so that the lodge was not belittled or seen as a non competitor" Nadeen says boldly to the Baron, then, a flash of a demureness "It pleases me that you liked my peformance. it has been.. a hectic pennons. I Know. "

Brekke nods to Vali and Tiffany. "I am pleased with the outcome. It is not a repeat of previous years, but...that is well."

Tiffany says "For a moment I had this crazy dream you didn't know Baron Kelean into space to say hi to Sputnik"

"Baron Kealan has done his time in orbit," Brekke says with a hint of humor in her eyes.

His brow furrows for a moment. “I’m still hoping for an explanation as to the... ruckus earlier. The horses, you see. It was a dangerous jest, or if it was some planned exhibit, poorly thought out at best.”

She looks to Frank as they dance, and then back to Vali. "You are still certain there was no odd tampering with the contests, Vali?"

Frank keeps dancing, but listens.

Nadeen says "Ah, twas no jest. Gerd of Rivervale and Squire Connnor foiled ranters trying to use an explosion to kill the Count and who knows who else. Fired upon by the thanes who did not understand that the onrushing witch was an ally, it was that brave boy who saved her from being shot and thus allowed her to launch the bomb high into the air into the storm, and Connor I am told set it off at her order... they were.. on the fringe of the blast"

Vali says "I think it might be the year, Chieftain. Therea re......... forces at work true, but I think maybe there's a lesson the Dreaming is trying to tell us. Ill luck does not mean we cannot findnew ways to triumph while still honoring the traditions"

Brekke considers this and looks satisfied. "I believe I will accept that explanation. Thank you, Vali."

"You're welcome" Vali says with a smile and gets whapped by a tail "Pardon, my betrothed is wanting to dance some more" And they part off

He snaps to attention and his hand on her hip tightens a bit as she mentioned Ranters. “They were caught? All are safe?” So affronted at the mention of such murderous rabble that he almost misses the rest. But then, he... well, a sidhe lord does not gape. But his jaw does drop for a moment, before he closes. Confused. “I know I saw him just minutes ago, hale and hearty. Was he... is... ...there was no lasting injury to those involved?” Clearly not including the ranters in that concern.

"I will accept it as well." Frank rumbles quietly.

"HE ..." Nadeen says "Squire Connor, is healed, and some glamour restored. he was hurt. He was drained of glamour trying to fuel Gerd's efforts andhis own. Hee rescued her I'm told. Found the ranters after sniffing Gerd's location out... he stole a remote to the bomb, led them on a chase, turned back,freed her... and then they both went to stop that bomb. Gerd and Connor both are heroes." A nod "Dame Dagmar and Sylvi and Sir COlton caught one of the rangers. I believe Sir Vali and thane Tiffany got the others"

At a pause between songs, Brekke says to Frank, "Let us go back and check on the horses."

Frank nods and escorts her off the floor to the stables.

He frowns, “And where were the Count’s Thanes, his guards, his spies, his seer, to foretell of such an intrusion, and murderous intent? Da’an... Any number of Fae could have been killed. The Count himself, and left the County in an uproar over succession? Why is it that a pair of childlings was left to discover and unman this plot?” Indignance leading to anger. “They could have been hurt themselves, or killed...” A hard swallow, and he is pale. His hand on hers trembling - from anger, or worry?

"His thanes are not mind readers, lord. None are. " She says

And away from the crowd, in some very unpopulated path, Brekke is so bold as to steal a kiss from Frank before they get to the horses. Despite the chaos, it has generally been a good Pennons.

Nadeen then lays a hand on Aiden's arm "Connor is healed. He was clever. He was brave. He is a hero. Focus on that"

Frank is pleasantly surprised at the more-or-less public affection.