#baronyofthesilverwolf

Nadeen observes the girl's reaction

Flo looks wary, then intrigued, and finally... hopeful? And her gaze goes from the boggan over to the Sidhe, as though confirming with the Noble that this is indeed the case.

"You understand, our world is a wonderful magical place, it also has it's dangers, and risks."

"I have spent time in your world, yes... and know of some of the risks. But..." She glances back towards the kitchen / back of the house area. "For my son, if it will help me to provide for him? Yes, in a heartbeat."

"Also understand, some will try to use you as a weapon against me, or against the barony. I don't wish to induce paranoia, but some will assume that as you are the least among us, they can use you without folks realizing, even you." Then she says "But yes, you will be able to provide for you son." Love, such a dangerous emotion. It binds us to others and robs us of control. And yet i seems to come in many forms. Insidious. And, yet I am here in part for love myself am I not? If at the end of the great legend it turns out the Fiona were right, I'm going to be very pissed "Knowing all that, if you're sure? Then the job is yours until you prove no longer worthy of it, which.. seeing your drive, I don't think will happen. When do you get off work?"

Flo nods, her expression sober but earnest. "I'm working a half-shift today, they've been cutting my hours, really, it's been sweet of them to have me on at all. I could leave as soon as I clear your table and cash out..."

"But I do have 'Rian with me. ...is that a problem? I can find someone to look after him..."

A look to Marigold "What do you think, Steward?"

Marigold considers, "That would be the son Maude mentioned - Could we meet him?"

Flo nods. "Let me get him, and let them know..." And she takes Nadeen's empty plate with her as she pops into the back.

A breath, Nadeen whispers "I was hopingg she could afford a babysitter onnn what we pay her but Maude did warn us she was very protective."

Nadeen has little interest in children or childlings herself but she has to admit, the kid is adorable, "Oh look at those eyes"

Marigold is already cooing and reaching for the boy. He clings to his mother's side, shyly, and Marigold pouts a little. Noticing, Flo whispers to the boy, and he nods and releases his grip on his mother's hair, and she sets him down. "...'lo." He says, around a hand that has wandered into his mouth.

"My heart, he is just precious." Marigold is clearly smitten.

Flo notices Nadeen's disinterest, and quickly adds, "He won't be any trouble, honest. Just until I can find someone trustworthy to watch over him. I'll... I'll look into day care, or a sitter, once I'm able to pay for it."

"I may not be a good with kids type myself" She admits "But I do sympathize with trying to find good care. Sometimes you spend way too much of your wages on child care centers. " She ponders "Another thing to consider perhaps, some sort of child care set up for .. well, folks related by spirit or blood to watch their kids? Might help a lot of people" Musing ,then she says "He does seem sweet, I think Marigold is smitten" A light tease of the older woman

Flo shakes her head a bit. "I don't have any family. It's just me and Rian." Reaching down to tousle his hair. "But if any of your people have little ones, I could certainly watch them all together? I wanted to be a teacher, when I was younger..."

Though, scarcely a year or two beyond Nadeen's age, her wistful voice makes it sound like 'youth' was a life away.

That pangs Nadeen deeply

"There's only the one child at home, and Briar is nearly a wilder herself. They grow so quickly..." Having tempted the shy boy into her lap, Marigold gives him a soft bounce, until he giggles.

"Rian will be provided for as long as you're with us" She says though she does not swear, "Very well, among mortals, " she keeps her voice low, "You have a new job as a maid. With us? A fancier title like handmaiden I think. More for my vanity than anything."

She smiles to Nadeen, and nods. "As your handmaiden, I know that I'll be safe and taken care of... and I appreciate you thinking of Rian. I'll start as soon as you need me, just let me know what I need to do."

"Well, I've got your conntact information, the steward and I will discuss when to set you up, but I think in the next few days at the latest?" A glance to the bogggan to be sure. "Julius may have some input along with his lordship"

Marigold nods, and sets the boy down with a bit of reluctance, smiling. "We'll get everything set up for you."

"Oh, before Mariggold forgets, I'll be paying the check on this one." She also slips ou a hundred dollar bill "This is your tip. You sholdn't have to do a job interview while on a job, but you did and I appreciate it."

Flo's eyes widen, and she stammers. "Lady, that's too much!" She insists.

A brow "Marigold will tell you , politely I'm sure, that sidhe are given to grand displays in often inappropriate times. It makes up , I hope, for when we are equally overbearing now and then. I will decide what is too little or too much, Flo. If it helps, think of it as an easter bonus."

Flo folds the bill into her hand and, after a quick glance around, bows to them both, and then scoops up Rian onto her hip. "Then, Thank you, Lady." She exchanges contact details with the two ladies - her address proves to be one of the cheap apartments on the outskirts of town. Not a slum, but definitely the no-frills lodging option.

Nadeen smiles, once the young woman is gone, she looks at Marigold "How was my imperious charity bit? Was I impressive?" a bit of a smirk

Marigold grins back. "It's very becoming on you. And I suppose we should encourage her to find a sitter, but I have to say, I certainly wouldn't mind looking after the boy a bit. Makes me feel young again.."

"Does it?" She ponders "What of the terrible twos? We saw him while he was being an angel, the flip side is there and you know it"

She chuckles. "It's all part of life."

"Well, if i makes you feel young I.. well, it's up to the mother of course but I'm sure she'd be happy for the help now and then" Nadeen says

"Thank you, Nadeen." She says the name quietly, but smiles.

A smile, "The food's not bad here though" Sheadds "I knnow you do it better but I hope you like it?"

"It's perfectly good. Though... Maude always does go too heavy on the cinnamon." A touch of a smirk. "That's why her coffeecake was always leftover on bridge night, and not even crumbs from mine!"

"A gloat, a well earned one, but a gloat none the less" Her eyes sparkle. She does nnot adore Marigold like young Gwen does, but it's hard not to like the sweet lady, all the more for these little flickers of 'shallow depth'

"You'll have to tell me what your favorite dessert is. I'll teach Miss Flo how to prepare it." Marigold sets her napkin side - and leans on the edge of the booth, steadying herself as she stands.

A brow at that motion, "I love ice cream. Particularly eating it in front of lactose intolerant people, makes it taste sweeter for some reason" She rises and helps the woman a bit "is your hip acting up?"

"Just a bit stiff, sitting in this booths." Nadeen didn't notice any stiffness from her side of the booth. In fact, despite being retro bright red vinyl, the only thing it hurt was perhaps her eyes.

"Ice cream, have some dishes that incorporate it, or there's always making homemade, especially as the weather warms up."

A brow "I see. I must have been on the good side of the booth. Had I but known we would have swapped." She pays for the meal, and escorts the dear woman out

Flo waves at them until they are gone!

And yes, Nadeen waves to her back

On the ride home, Marigold asks, "Do you think we will need to set up quarters for Miss Flo at the manor? Traditionally, maidservants for nobility may be expected to wait on them up to, and including, hand and foot, and be on your constant beck and call."

"I'm not sure. I hope that my protection is enough to keep her from being hassled at the hold. My mortal residence, well, it only three bed rooms and I need the third one for guests of honor. I sure cant ask her and her son to stay at the stable"

"It seems that she could likely take care of your residence housework easily on day trips without having to stay on hand. I think I will set up a room for her at the Hold, though, if you think it is fitting. It could adjoin to your quarters, or be kept separate?"

"I do apologize if I misspoke earlier. I was so delighted by that little one that I didn't think that his presence might be undesired. He's young enough to dance in the light of our glamour without danger, and children that young often see us for what we are without even trying. I thought perhaps Bluebell might like to see him... I believe she may be having nesting instincts. But, this is your position to offer, and of course, if you do not wish to have the small one about, I'll be sure to help Flo with other arrangements."

She sighs a bit. "It's been so many years since we've had the pitter patter of little feet... other than puppies."

"Adjoin to my quarters.. if you think it best but I fear dream struckness" A thoughtful look,"And, I think the child will be tolerable. the dogs, some of them are aggressive breeds so he'll need extra supervision. I mean, Pyschka is disciplined, but I don' think she'd appreciate an ear yank. And.. then there's Briar.. and Calanthe"

"I assume she will keep her apartment, though if that's the address I think, they're little more than closets billed as studios - but this way if you require her services late at night, or need her for a weekend, she's not on a cot in a corner." A soft sigh. "Calanthe does tend to play a little fast and loose with her dreamers, but that's not for me to harp on about. If you feel it necessary, I'll have a word with her that your maid - that is, the two of them - are to be unmolested. Unless you'd prefer that conversation yourself?"

"I think you need to be seen as impartial in this at least at first, I'll talk to her" SHe nods "And don't worry about if you mispoke earlier or not. I DID bring you along specifically to get your opinions and preferences after all. Rian will be more likely under your feet than mine"

"I think a bit of childish energy might help raise the spirits a bit. And either help Julius on towards being in line with Bluebell's goals... or perhaps convince Bluebell to hold off, if he's too much to handle." A smile.

"I hadn't even THOUGHT of that" she admits, tthen she looks at Marigold, "Remind me to be careful playing chess with you, Marigold"

"I am afraid I'm unsure what the Baron may think. But he has given you full permission to bring in whatever staff you deem necessary. And perhaps it would be good for him." Marigold sounds a bit unsure. "I'm no seer to be certain, though."