#anywhere

"Clearly."

"Then, it is decided, methinks" Godfrey looks at Sadie, "IF you wish, Sadie, we might invite Silas Shiver to join our gloomy hold."

Silas looks hopeful, but not TOO hopeful.

Sadie , were she older, would stretch this out, torment Silas a bit to show her affection AND keep her dignity. But she is young anew, and all too soon she says "That would be quite pleas.. I mean, yes, that would be fine. Would you like to join us, Silas?" If he says no now, she'll just have to stalk him and make him pay for years when she becomes a wilder.

Silas looks at Zara, as if asking permission to accept

"Does the idea please you, Master Silas?"

The boy ponders "I think I could endure it, and... the company seems most refined."

Sadie preens just a bit. Godfrey and Demona exchange quietly amused looks with Zara. It would appear the boy will not have to be stalked and tormented in years to come. Not for insult anyway

"Oh, Widderwinds is a most civilized hold."

"Too kind" Godfrey says

"Then, " Silas looks over at Sadie and the others "I would be very pleased if I were to be taken into this grandhold"

Sadie nods "Then it shall be so" Then she looks over at Zara, "Fear not, Miss Zara. Few can track anyone here. Widderwind dislikes scrutiny from non sluagh"

"Widderwinds is wise."

"now," Miss Demona says "One hears news local to here, as well..." And so continues the exchange of knowledge over tea. Zara will learn some interesting news she did not know perhaps, of other areas of the Duchy of the Golden Sigil.

(End Scene)