#bergen_county

the girl looked tempted to take the troll's hand, to lean against Anne Marie but didn't quite.

A nod to Anne Marie in agreement.

Kerri does notice this, but doesn't push it.

"It's very nice, the Freehold is so BIG I feel like I could echo in it" the little girl admits

A grin as Kerri stands again. Her suspicions are confirmed. "It is. It needs to be, for trolls. I hope that doesn't make you feel too uncomfortable?"

"Makes me feel like I climbed a beanstalk, " She admits

Anne Marie arches a brow, realizing that someone helped themself to the ldoge

"Well, only friendly giants there. Even Olgar. I don't know if you've seen him yet. His face is scarred, but don't be afraid. He won't hurt you."

"In fact, Olgar is a rover, a knight of the way... he's the one who keeps folks safe on trods." Anne Marie says "He also snagged himself the most eligible she troll in the Count years ago I hear"

"He won her heart?" Cleo says "that sounds romantic. Beauty and the Beast"

A chuckle. "Why, thank you. And he won't thank me for saying this, but yes...he can be very romantic. But that's our secret, okay?" She grins and winks at AnneMarie.

"Okay" The little girl makes a girl scout gesture

"Can I have another cookie?"

"Go help yourself" Anne Marie says. Allowing the girl ot head off, so she and Kerri can talk or part

(which will be determined later)