#bergen_county

"Doesn't seem... fair to you, I guess? That I'm scared?"

"We sidhe lords and ladies are used to those trembling in our presence and sometimes enjoy it" Arch brow, "We're horrible that way"

A weak laugh.

"Also, you're not scared of ME, you're scared you'll be hurt or hurt me." She says "And I understand that even that fear comes from, well, that you care"

"Maybe?"

"Maybe" A nod

"You know Zane still likes you, right?"

"Yes. I do." she says "And you know I didn't ask him out, right?"

"..yeah."

"Why do you think that is?"

"...Cupids?"

"Because I want to go out with you more" She says

"Ok."

"Good. Now, it's okay to be nervous, but I hope this talk helped a little?"

"You're not mad?"

"Or insulted?

"What, that you're nervous? No. I mean.. actually I'm flattered. I know this scares you and you're trying to be brave for me. And you were honest with me about it, and both takes courage too"

"I want you to be happy."

"And I want you to be happy too. But I think we'll have a nice time at the dance. I really do."

"..me too.

A smile then "Okay. So...feeling better about our chances of getting through Sadie Hawkins alive?"

"Hopefully less chance of a werewolf attack this year."

"Oh yes. Let's hope" She says

"Low bar, I know"

HER turn to snicker

"...wonder if anybody asked Symon? Eden?"

"Has anyone seen eden since her rescue from that retreat?"

A frown.

"Dagmar, I know that look... this is not your duty. That was being handled by the CHief"

"But Eden's nice."

"Been so busy with things, I didn't pay attention..."

"Look, she crushed on Symon and he thought she was teasing him. Her parents set her up to 'banality camp'"

"So it's understandible she's a bit mixed up and might want to lay low"

"Sure... but..."

"But if we see the Chief, or someone else, we ask them" She says "Because I know you will worry"

"Eden's nice."

"Weird, but nice."

"She was goth before Gerd was"

Eyes alight.

"Oh! Maybe Gerd!"

"Gerd? Gerd who? Gerd ask Symon out?"

"Gerd needs someone to have tea with, I think."

"I don't think I do it quite right."

"And Siv's friend only comes by so often..."

"Gerd can travel to other places easily, but yes, I suppose. " She ponders

"Well, they both need friends."

"We talking Gerd and Symon, or Gerd and Eden?" She says

"Gerd and Eden."

"Symon is a bit picky about people."

"He is, yes." She nods "He's very selective. I suppose" A sigh