"I think that's born of some past insecurity on his part. Siv is trying to cure him of it. I wish him luck. He's a smart young man, but what he's doing is like a strong you man constantly flexing... after a while it looks less impressive and more desperate," She likes Jonas fine, but she can see how he rubs folks the wrong way "And, well, forgive me if I'm generalizing, but sluagh are somewhat territorial. He's kind of invaded yours. It's not obvious, but after talking about how Dagmar felt about the new baby, it occurs to me no one really likes intruders they didn't ask over themselves." Sympathy "And by the by, thank you for your excellent idea about a Dagmar parent day. Baby sitter, and the three of us - Jaymes, Dagmar, and I, go out and do something a bit more mature. Yes, that might work. Now, about Jonas? I don't mind putting him to work, and when I explain to Jaymes why, neither will he. Heck, it might even free up those nights you suggest if I use it right"