#bergen_county

"I was heading for the stable. Do you know where I might set them up until the yearling races? I would see them settled before taking in the rest of festivities."

"Allow me to escort you, Lord. IF they win, they'll surely be coveted, in a good way, by many. " The Baron says and leads them closer to.. Is that Dame Dagmar and Baroness Nadeen on tthe way?

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Spark is trotting in the run, wings perked like little feathered flags. Sunshine and admirers and new smells!

Nadeen sees AIDEN and says "Baron"

Dagmar stands up quite straight... one might even say she looms.

He straightens up as he sees Nadeen, and bows courteously. "My Lady. I am glad to see you. " And widening his focus, he nods as well to Dagmar. "Dame Dagmar as well." The colt on his string startles at the sudden flapping of Spark's wings, and neighs, which sets off the filly. "Whoa, whoa..." He turns to calm them down.

Nadeen smiles and tuts gently to the horses, "Shhh, Easy. I see your steeds are as high spirited as ever, Baron . How like you Caer Falken's grounds ?"

A stiff nod. "Baron." But then she's moving - to calm Spark so the other horses may also settle.

The yearlings calmed, he leads them to a stall a few boxes away from the Rivervale horses. "They will learn, many wonders await any fae steed." And sugar lumps are produced which also help his horses settle. Turning back, he looks them over. "The young pegasus is doing well. Does he yet try his wings?"

"He leaps higher and higher, and manages a glide now and then I think" Nadeen says "But not yet. The wings are still not full grown for him and rather.. frail comparitively"

Baron Kealan says "Dame Dagmar. I hear you're jousting too. You'll understand if I Hope you're not as good as the Storm yet right? I'd like teaneck to have a chance" A smile

"Oh, I'm not near as good as the Chief. She'll be riding Stormwake."

"Yes. " The scathach baron rubs his rear "I remember stormwake from last year"

Stormwake nickers just a bit cruelly

He is thoughtful, and comments to Nadeen, "Nacre... or microlattice..." He murmurs, as he watches Spark trot around.

Perhaps talking to himself.

A grin. "Stormwake is hard to forget."

"But Star's even harder, you'll see."

Star flips her mane to her best side, and nickers.

"Mmm maybe I'll put some dross down on a bet " Baron K says "Obviously not against Teaneck. They'd revolt"

Nadeen tilts her head "Yes..." Then cautiously "Squire Conner has been taking very good care of Spark"

"He has, he's wonderful with the horses."

Arms crossed lightly, as he looks over the horses, his fingertips tap lightly atop the arm they rest on. "Mm. As a Squire should." A glance to Dagmar. "I take it that there is no cause for complaint from his Knight master?"

"None from me. Connor is dedicated and attentive."

Nadeen nods "The Squire is most worthy"

"I..." His brows furrow a touch, and he pauses, as though looking for something. Tip of the tongue. Finally he adds. "That is good to hear." Perhaps a touch absently, but he refocuses as the subject is shifted. "Lady Dancingsnow had mentioned that you may be willing to undertake a quest of some importance. Might there be a time when we could discuss this in a more privy environment? And when not so many needs demand upon your time."

Connor watched wide-eyed as they talk, but then quickly starts bustling, he found a piece of Dagmar's armor to polish!

Nadeen coaxes Dagmar gently and circumspectly at this. Hoping Dagmar agrees

"The... oh, yes. I said I'd go with Nadeen."

The Baron looks pleased! "Excellent!" He claps his hands together softly. "I'll start the arrangements first thing in the morning. You will come to Silverwolf for planning?" He half-asks, half states? "There are logistics to discuss."

"Oh.. um.. yes?" A look at Nadeen.

"Of course, we'll be there, Lord. Best of luck to you in the events"

A smile. "The yearling race, and Lady Calanthe has her Gyre to fly. Oh, and Bluebell came as well... she mentioned looking for a horn? But I'm not sure what she intends. A drink, perhaps." A shrug, Pooka are hard to decode. "The Joust for you, Dame Dagmar? Will you ride against the Shacklebreaker?" Curious.

Dagmar nods. "Depending on how the brackets are arranged, maybe."

"I hope to do the Lodge proud. But it is also my first time competing, and Chief licks me nine times out of ten."

"Sometimes all it takes is the right moment" Kelean says "So I've been told."

"Luck could do it..."

"Mm. Your mount hasn't the muscle of some of the thoroughbreds ridden out there. Her speed will be an asset, though, should you utilize it." Analytically. "She's not lost weight from foaling."

Star narrows her eyes and snorts, but he ignores her... "Which is a compliment to her care."

Spark bounces

"We've worked hard to get back to condition."

Connor is still facing down into the greave he is polishing, but his tail flashes. He DOES give her plenty of apples.

"It shows. Pardon me, I'll let you prepare." Bowing, he steps away - hesitating by Nadeen. "Have you an escort for the joust?"

He adds, "and if not, wish you one?"

Sylvas ap Scathach says "Psst.. Connor, it's okay. Ailil won't bite you"

He whispers back to Sylvas. "My tail thinks so, but my snout is still shy!"

Nadeen clears her throat and says "Dame Dagmar has done me the honor of wearing my token. But if she does not mind if I cheer her on at your side?" A look at Dagmar

"Um.." Uncertain of the protocol, so she nods.

A smile "There you go, Baron Aiden. I fear you may be a bit deaf, for I shall give at least one rather loud cheer of support that's probably more enthusiastic than is considered proper" Nadeen dimples at them both

He bows. "Just so, what is a festival without cheering?" And promises to meet her at the start of the joust.

"Well... enjoy the festival. Make sure you check out Tove's stall, yeah?"