#brightwindsbarony

"So, how's she doing?"BeaTK asks as Hope visits her shop

"Better than I thought possible," The Steward says to her friend, "I .. it's almost like an alien species compared to Harkson." She gathers up some supplies for the children, some new stones are in, Grete will love those

"Sure has the folks of this town rising up surprised"

BeaTK nods

"And what about you?" Hope says "Taking charge of Clurichaun business?"

"Just representing my kith since someone has to" She shrugs

"You'd be good at it" Hope says "I'm a bit worried about the eshu, any report of them returning? or.. or the other Wichtel?"

"Far as i know the other Wichtel have little reason to come back, but I saw an eshu or two." Bea beams "Including a certain cowboy"

"He's back?"

"Oh yes"

Hope smiles "Well, that's wonderful news. I'll take these' She takes the art supplies and stones

she looks out in the distance wondering what else might show up?

She can almost imagine the thundering of hooves

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