#baronyofthesilverwolf

"And Zane, this is Dee. She's my friend. Good jouster. Stand-up chica."

And then Chuck gets a glimpse of the Sidhe… Nadeen drifting by at the edge of the garden…

"Ah sweet of you to say, Dags" Dee blushes, then she looks at Zane "All true though"

She shrugs. "You two are both nice."

Gwen pokes her boyfriend "Really ? When I warned you?"

The somewhat-frazzled freeholder of Goldfinch arrives at the SilverWolf entry where she was told to show up. She doesn't want to invade, but she knows she's late....

She actually is not late… nothing has started, people mingle… whew!

Oh, that's definitely a deep breath of relief moment. She spots Dagmar (easily) and makes her way to that part of the group.

Nadeen, unaware she has frazzled Chuck's mind, turns to see Sylvi and Dagmar "YOu too look wonderful"

"Oh, thank goodness," Sylvi says to Nadeen's compliment. "I got the message late, so I kind of rushed. I was worried I might look a bit raggedy." Then a grin. "And you...baroness-life suits you."

A little wave to Nadeen.

"Thank you," Nadeen inclines her head then whispers low so just Daggmar and Sylvi can hear it "I adore Aiden, but please forgive him if he's stand offish. If it were up to him he'd rather be riding a horse or on a hunt with the hounds than at a social gathering"

Sylvi takes a deep breath and nods, whispering back, "I'm still a little weirded out by him, honestly. Regardless, I'd go say hello, but not sure that would be welcome if he's avoiding people."

"I get that. I don't like big fancy parties, either."

"Oh say hello... annd..." She looks around "Connor should cerrttainly do so"

"Connor can decide if he wants to."

"Um." Sylvi glances at Nadeen, and then to Dagmar. "He might need help, even if he wants to."

"Not...." Nadeen sighs "I didn't intend to force him I meant it would ..oh dear"

Then she moves away and towards the Baron.

"Hey, Shortstack, you want to go around and say hellos?"

It would appear Dee and Zane are now comparing satyr talk

Chuck swallows, hard, and draaaags his eyes away from Nadeen. Back to Gwen. Tall, statuesque, the way her skin glitters in the light, HIS flowers on her wrist, sturdy - not bad, but she won't BREAK if he looks at her wrong... and smiles. "Sorry, she... that was the Prince- uh. Baroness? She's... a whole lot." He takes GWEN'S hand though.

Connor wags his tail up to Dagmar. "With you?" He nods.

"Sure thing. With me."

"Yeah" Gwen admits, "She is"

Marigold comes over and crouches by the Pooka. "May I have a hug, Squire? Oh, you look so handsome, even in th.. well. The gold brings out your eyes." She says, and smiles up to Dagmar. "And his Knight. Thank you for everything." Connor nods solemnly and she gets her hug!

Bluebell makes Connor giggle by balancing a small flowerpot on her nose. (Elsewhere, a Gnome frets that it might break!)

Julius sidles over and is talking to Zane. "...the mulberries were just on the right side of ripe, and I think the mead came out great. If I had more, I'd try wine, but that would be an investiture of much more time for fermentation and aging..."

She shrugs and smiles. "Doing my duty."

Zane says "Well, if you know Diego of Fenix.. he mightt be able to help you out"

Baron Aiden Lowell ap Ailil is wearing his court finest - he looks fantastic, as any Sidhe always does, but... fiddles a bit here with his cufflinks, or tugs at his coat tails, almost like.. perhaps Jack, or Connor, wearing a suit he's not used to.

As Sylvi approaches, he straightens and gives her a nod, respectful. "Freeholder Sylvi. I heard of your recent windfall. My congratulations on finding a new location for the dreaming to shine through. May your balefire never falter."

Sylvi approaches the baron and gives a respectful bow. She's not entirely certain he'll remember who she is...and then he does, and she tries not to look too shocked.

A smile. "Thank you, Baron! Yes, it's lovely. It's small, of course, but so very wonderful. I'll be sure to pass your good wishes on to the others there." She looks around. "SilverWolf looks very festive. And it feels festive. That's wonderful."

"Even a small dream is precious to the dreamer." He takes a moment, pondering the use of the word 'festive', and whether that may be an insult. He decides.. not. "Marigold and Bluebell have spent a good deal of time working in the Garden. I understand that your own power was not a small influence in the wealth of foliage we have as well."

She blushes slightly, pleased. "Yes, when I was helping Marigold, the garden got a boost, too. I can see the work they've done to help it organize its energies."

Nadeen hovers near the Baron , seeing how he does

Then she pauses. "Well...I won't monopolize you, but I did want to give you good wishes on your fledge's Saining Day."

A moment, and he says, "Beyond small talk."

He glances to ensure that no one else is within earshot. That is, no one but his Lady. "On your last visit, I was not quite in the right mind to recognize what you had done. After speaking with my Baroness, and my people, I understand. Your timely influence of late gave me - us- a most precious gift. I would... Silverwolf owes you a boon. Be in hound or hawk, horse or dross, mortal funds - I would be most appreciative if there was a way in some small way, at least place a token to repay that which cannot be repaid."

Pausing only a small moment, not really giving her time to consider. "Think about it. Do not respond today. I will await hearing from you."

That startles her. She blinks blankly at him a moment before saying, "Lord, I came to help a friend, and I am more than delighted that my efforts really were helpful. I appreciate your kind offer, and...." She glances at Nadeen, then finishes. "I will certainly be in touch. Thank you."

A small smile, but sincere, and he nods, dismissing her.

She bows again, gives Nadeen a brief OMG look, then moves away with something to think about.

Nadeen looks at Sylvi as if to say 'see, , she's overall pleased

Dru is delighted by Connor - but then, she likes meeting new people! And hugs!

"You're awfully soft for a tree!" The pooka gives Dru a hug. He's perhaps a few years too young to appreciate her the way, say, Zane might.

Connor then tugs Dagmar's hand. "We should say hullo. It was awful nice of Nadeen to invite us. Right?" Glancing at Nadeen - who is just coincidentally next to Aiden.

"Yes, it was nice of Nadeen to invite us."

Leaving the High Nobility presence, Sylvi catches sight of the Thanes lingering in the background. Not together - Danica is at one edge of the path, watching out towards the Street, and Linnea is towards the back of the garden, somewhat shadowed by a drooping tree.

"I'm right here." As they walk over.

Connor is whispering something that Dagmar catches. "A squire is sworn to valor..." Bolstering himself up.

Aiden catches them approaching - Dagmar first, it's hard to miss the mountain of Green and Gold shifting his direction.. and the little hill tagging along. He reaches for Nadeen, and takes her hand, moving to her side to stand as though he was naturally there.