#baronyofthesilverwolf

"You know Briar, never enough blood, but..." A confession "She thought of you. And while she'd never admit it, she was proud of you and Bluebell, yelled loud for the wins. "

A warm smile, hand on her chest. "That's good to hear. I worry about her... she really should be spending time with other childlings, but she has so much trouble getting along. It's not her fault though. She was terribly bullied, if you'll believe it - yes, a redcap can be bullied - at the home she was at before this. If you can call it a home, which frankly, I do not. She doesn't trust easily, and some say that's a lesson that should be learned, but bless - not at her age."

"I believe it" She says with a frown

"And, well, you know, she seemed to hit it off with Squire Connor , they were joking around"

A bit of a hidden smile there. "They should, they're... well, you may as well call it war buddies. They both came out of the same Home. The dear boy snuck his way free, ended up at this Freehold filled with all sorts... oh, I'd need a few more bottles and stronger than I have at hand to even start to tell you the tales that came out of there. And if he hadn't, we may not have known what sort of affair they were really running there under the guise of a home for troubled Fae youth and those who had trouble adapting."

She is cleaning with a bit of a vengeance now, jabbing the scouring pad at a spot with angry swipes. "Da'an forgive us though, they're shuttered now, and none too soon."

A glance over to Gwen, and she adds, "I would advise that you do not bring it up around our Lord. He knows..." A pause, and she rephrases. "It was something that should not have happened, even if some good came of it being found out and closed, but nobles are never fond of being reminded of their mistakes, and Ailil the least amongst those.

"But ..how can you fix a mistake if you never..." A sigh "yes, ma'am. Briar got al ittle jealous of me with the dogs. I think I've convinced her it's okay.. she's.. you know, I like her. isn't that weird? Briar's mean tempered, violent sometimes, and can be gross but she's also got heart. And she's a fighter even without her teeth. It takes real courage to stand up in a world that takes away the power you trust in most. She's got guts. I think she's going to be okay. But if anyone bullies her around me" her eyes darken "I may not be the best fighter, but they will feel it"

A small smile. "Oh, I know it. But we are how we're made, after all. Some may see the Dragon's refusal to accept defeat as a strength, but there are sides to every coin. And I do appreciate you keeping a watch on her. You're a good friend. But you should try to make some new friends too. I hear that there are more wilders over at Dark Gate. Perhaps you could make a visit?" Her eyes twinkle a bit, and one can practically hear "Matchmaker" playing in the background.

"Oo I don't think so. I'm still a fledge. " A blush "I mean, don't I need a true name to know myself enough to know who's compatible? Like could be like, maybe I'm a Virgo and the guy is a Leo? completely incompatible"

“Nothing wrong with making a few friends. We are allied with Darkgate in name, but it’s still a new and tenuous alliance. It would be good to know them better.” She sips her tea, and smiles innocently.