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"Now this is our appartment," Siv says "Just so you know where it is"

Kassedy nods

Siv knocks on the door

"just making sure there's no surprises" Siv tells her squire. It feels weird having a squire

When there is no response, Siv says "Guest incoming" And goes on in.

"Oh, it's bigger than I thought it would be" Kassedy observes

"It would have to be, wouldn't it?" Siv smiles

"Now, I have a boyfriend and girlfriend, Jonas is my fellow, he's quieter than me but often slips out the big words, if it goes over your head don't be afraid to ask him to translate. Lord knows it goes over mine."

"Now Piper is just.. well ,she's a satyr, but also just a wonderful singer.. she's from California. Bit skittish around some nobles but try not to take it personal" Siv explains

"Oh, okay. I'm a liam, we're used to.. not always being liked" The girl answers

"mm" Siv nods "Seen it happen. Can I get you a drink?"

"Yes, please?" Kassedy nods

Siv fetches the girl a drink "Juice okay?"

"Well, yes, thank you. So.. uhm..do you need me to clean your room?" The squire notes it's a bit sloppy

"Thank you, no" Siv hands the drink over

"Now," Siv gives a kind of tour but doesn't let the squire iNTO the bedrooms

Shuffling noises from within one of the bedrooms - It's quite into the afternoon, but apparently someone was sleeping in. "Siv?" Comes a sleepy voice. "Come to bed. It's all nice and warm, but there's a breeze coming in..."

"We have a young guest" Siv declares "She's like 9?" Warning to dress up if need be

"Hello, Piper,"A voice , of a childling, chimes

"Oof." A grunt, and the sound of hoof taps and rustling. Soon the door opens and there stands the diminutive Satyr - depending on whether Kassidy is tall for her age, she might not only have a foot on her, plus horns. She is wearing a rumpled but clean T-shirt and a pair of cut off jean shorts.

"Good morning - um, afternoon-" She starts, then goes quiet, as she sees the Sidhe, and feels the Liam.

A step back, tail bumping into the door behind her.

"Ah, Piper, this is Kassedy, my... squire" Siv explains

"Charmed to meet you," the little girl offers a hand.

Piper shoots a mixed expression to Siv. "Your... what?" Eying the hand like it might conceal a hidden spider.

She just a KID, c'mon Piper.

There is definitely hesitation there, but she does take the hand after a pause, and shakes it.

"You don't have a Squire."

"She does now," Kassedy beams "She's going to teach me rapier work and sailing and stuff. I'll be working mostly at the lodge, Lady Captain Siv is letting me use her room there. It's HUGE. "

Siv nods "Time for me to step up as a knight and take on some responsiblities. I've got a better mortal job with more free time so I can make the effort"

The little girl's hand is enthusiastic in shaking back

A bit more limp on Piper's end. Taking her hand back, she resists the urge to wipe it off on her jeans, and just sticks both hands into her pockets instead. "But wouldn't you have a Fiona squire? If you had to have one at all?"

"Crosss house knight and squire are not so rare" Siv says "heck, I know a Gwydion in Brightwinds who has an Eiluned Squire. Now for some Liam related stuff, I'll have help. "

Siv's eyes seem to say Steady, there Piper. It's okay

"Siv says you ahve the most beautiful voice in the world" Kassidey observes

She looks startled at this, and worried - perhaps a touch frightened. "I, uh. Yes. I mostly only sing to myself these days. Or to other fae. Hardly at all, in fact. Or I play, I play guitar, uh, keyboards, working on woodwinds, you know, Linwood, he's a centaur, he can crank out a great tune on the keyboard..."

Siv looks confused "But you have goldfinch to sing at.."

"Goldfinch?" Says the potential spy for House liam

"It's SYLVI'S Freehold. Great girl, Troll, raised at Rivervale, don't you know, daughter of the hearth." REDIRECTION! "Speaking of which, look at the time. I'm late, I have an appointment, I think I missed an alarm..." And she's headed for the door!

"It was nice meeting you... " The squire says

"We're going to head back to the lodge" Siv calls out "I'll meet you for lunch here in an hour ?"

"Right! Lunch!" And she's out the door and away in a clatter of hooves.

Shit Shit shit Siv thinks

I've made a new friend today! Kassedy hopes

and Piper be GONE

***********

Siv TXT: Piper? Where are you?

Her phone seems to be off. It's not terribly unusual, the satyr can get caught up in her work and forget everything else.

The fiona somewhere fidgets.

But for now, she'll.. she'll deal