#baronyofthesilverwolf

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Linnea is waiting for Gwen on a morning before school, hovering near the coffee pot.

Perhaps it's not very knightly to slide into the kitchen on her socks, with shoes in her hand, but Gwen does. Her heavy frame can be hard to start but it also means she gets some slide distance out

Then she stops to see Linnea, "Morning"

Linnea has a to-go tumbler ready for Gwen - actually in the travel mug she got Gwen for Yule. Nothing too fancy, but a nice insulated one for coffee, and it says "Tell your dog I said Hi" on the side.

"Morning - coffee?"

"Yes, polease, thanks for the mug again, I love it" She does indeed.

"I would like to ask you to look into something for me. Do you have time free after school this week?" Knowing that Gwen's schedule fills up with training, dogs, Lacross, homework... Chuck...

It does indeed. She'd been considering some Chuck time today. But one nice thing about the visit recently was that she saw to the dogs before and after. And Lacrosse practice is on hold due to cold and the coach having a family situation, it's been bumped "Well, nothing that can't wait for me. How can I Help?"

"Thistle had some... perhaps not concern, but questions regarding her Stepmother, Janice. Apparently the Nevers have been attracted to her, and she seems somewhat receptive to their glamour? It may simply be the case of a dreamer, perhaps she could be mused, but there is also always the possibility that the woman may have been enchanted, or may be kinain herself." Linnea stirs a bit of cream into her own coffee. "Or it may be nothing - Thistle is still a fledge, and her kenning senses are not yet tuned to subtleties in glamour."

"As a schoolmate, you may be more easily able to approach her, perhaps on a...." A pause, "I do not wish to say 'play date', but the essence is such, if 'Trina' were to invite a friend over?"

"I don't mind," She says "And the duty is clear. Doesn't.. doesn't Thistle Dislike her stepmother?"

"It is not uncommon." Taking a long drink of her coffee, and a satisfied sigh at the taste. "But as long as she is properly cared for, and not being harmed - emotionally, or physically - then it is her own family, and for herself to deal with as she sees fit. Our responsibility and right to interfere extends only so far as wellbeing and potential Escheat requirements go... unless Thistle herself requests assistance with bonding."

"Oh, yeah, I .. know what it's like to .." She shakes her head "Nevermind, not about me. Happy to drop by with an excuse after school. If Janice seems to light up, or be a kithian, wannt me to break her out?"

Linnea considers. "Please use your best judgement, but also take Thistle's needs into account. Janice may be a potential kinain or dreamer - but Thistle IS our fledge, and takes priority."

"Yeah, and Thistle's come so far" She nods "She's making stuff in the Kiln, did you see?" She smiles a bit "I mean, her gifts were wonderful but ... considering the autumn person situation, she's really being brave and embracing herself after all"

"That IS good news. What of Art? Has he shown any predilection towards particular talents, or House affiliation?"

"I don't understand the other houses well enough to say. He's got a gift though. He KNEW those dogs would be in trouble... that damn sprigan.. had a vision. If not for him, I'd have lost them" Yes, all on her "I still want to find that spriggan,... Thistle's working on things to help keep it from happening again. Arty's inquisitive. I don't know if function follows form or what, but a guy who seemed to want an athletic body, he's not that interested in weapons or athleletics. That doesn't rule out warrior houses but it makes it seem less likely?"

"Not sure how his magic lessons are coming along"

"He would do better if he would focus on one thing, but as soon as another catches his attention, he's gone." Shaking her head ruefully.

"Yeah... he's like a scent hound. One sniff and into the bush howling" She smiles a bit "I think the only constants are his love of the stars and his friendship with Thistle." A mutter "Hope the dingus treats her heart gently"

Linnea shifts her weight a bit, setting her mug down. "In what way?"

"I think Thistle has a severe crush on him"

She winces. "It happens, with the Fair Folk. Their beauty draws attention, which is a blessing as much as a... I do not wish to say 'curse', but sometimes, it is a downside." She frowns, discomfited. "I... no. I will ask Julius to speak with him."

"Be careful with that?" A worried look "Art sometimes learns the wrong lessons. He might shut her out so to 'spare her' and then really offend her"

"I don't think either wants to lose their friendship" Gwen says "I shouldn't have said anything about the crush"

Linnea nods. "Perhaps better to let them figure it out on their own." She says, clearly a bit relieved. After all, she didn't date until her 20's and she's doing just fine.

Indeed, that has NOT been lost on the knight "I've noticed that Chieftain Hewit has been on our side of the land, out and about. Mostly to see you, I suspect."

She holds up a hand "I know, not my biz, but it's nice to see an older role model of the kith have romance in her life. Now if only we could find someone for Dancia..." Clearly, Marigold has influenced the girl

A bit of a grumble. "Danica will do as Danica pleases."

A concerned look "Sister still a tender subject?"

"You will be late for school if you do not leave promptly." Linnea responds, which may be an evasion... but is also true.

"Message received" Two fold there, "Thanks for the coffee. I'll check on Janice after school" SHe pats Ivan and goes out

"Please let Thistle know of your intent, and the reasoning." Linnea calls after her. "Nockers do not always deal well with surprises onto their home ground."

"Unlike we trolls who love them?" A bit sassy, but she adds "Understood"

She Txts Thistle Will be dropping by to check on your step mother later today probs. Just a heads up. We'll talk more at school if you want

Linnea hmmphs, but there's amusement there. "Have a good day." Heading out herself on patrol.

And Gwen is on her way to school

Txt: What? Why?

TXT: Lin tells me you questions re: Janice. Why our litle chiming friends are drawn to her. Wanted me to look into it

TXT: Oh

TXT: Don't have a cover story

TXT: Easier to explain that you want a friend over from school than a full grown adult. 😉 How about study for a shared class?

TXT: _You want me to go there?

TXT: Up to you. I can find another excuse. We have all school day to think of how to do this if you like?

The way Lin had talked, she thought Thistle would be there, but she may have misheard the thane

TXT: It is a Dad weekend, but still

TXT: Tonight's not good then?

TXT: Can be?

TXT: Let's try it if that is okay with you. I kind of want to snuggle Chuck this weekend

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