#brightwindsbarony

“It’s too bad about the rust. I’ll leave some old stuff out the next time it rains. It makes pretty patterns. But it needs to know to grow where it’s allowed.”

"Nice job" She says "Mmm I never thought about Rust that way"

“It’s important. If nothing rusts, you won’t know where coatings have worn away, oh, or where a seam might be weak...”

"Huh." She nods "Well, that clinches it. "

“What’s what?”

"The Baron may have tried to make you feel stupid, but he sure was a loser failure at actually MAKING you stupid, because you are one smart kid" A nod

Her cheeks go pink again. “Thanks for saying so. I know I have a lot to learn.” Chin jut. “Even even if I DID have rocks for brains, I’d be smarter than him. After all, he’s gone. And I’m... WE’RE all still here. So that counts for something.” A contemplative look at Siv. “Thank you. I don’t think I ever said so.”

"Well, you're welcome, I was proud to be a part of ending him" She nods "And thank you for the amor work and for helping Sparrow. You wouldn't think it to look at her, but she can worry herself a bit bout doing enough for her people. She's kind of like sis like that" A lower voice "Except Sis snores louder"

A gasp, and then a stifled giggle. “She could string you up for saying that! But if she’s your sister, then maybe she’d just hang you by your feet for a while.”

"Probably the lattter" A grin "IF she finds out I said that"

A shake of her head! Grete’s lips are sealed - cemented!

A nod of thanks for that too.

And Siv tells stories of her sister, which makes up for all the snoring

(End scene)