#brightwindsbarony

"Good grief.. tight fit for a troll. Do you MIND me seeing this? I'm..well, I'm as curious as a cat in a string factory but I can control it. I'm a Danaan, not an Eiluned"

"Oh! If my EIluned knew that, you would never get rest..."

"They're in a tizzy over the centaurs already." Winding her way down the steps.

"Centaurs... you've seen one you've seen them .. oh wait.. some arrived here?" a bit of a smile "Fantastic"

"A whole family. Lovely folk."

"Glad tthey made it" she says as they go down the steps.. the sound of water ...perhaps a fall? or stream or...

Her wings mantle as curiosity builds.

And then they see it. Part of it MUST be in the Near dreaming, leaving the mortal mountain behind.. and yet...

Kelby's jaw drops

Crystaline lights here and there in the very walls reflect what light falls through, like bridemaids tending the bride that is the moon light coming through

Sparrow's eyes widen. "Oh, my..."

If her hold could speak, Sparrow could almost imagine it saying Can I cook, or can't I? , and yes, a touch of smugness... and under that a bit of worry. the old baron cared little for creative touches of beauty for their own sake. Only wanted power and strength. So the flame, the hold itself, had little practice. Is this an okay atttempt at Beauty as life?

"Oh, darling, of course it is. This is beautiful!" Fluffy feathers.

At that, the place seems to sparkle just a bit more

"And talking to your hold again" Kelby says amused but also nodding "And yes, yes it is"

Sparrow blushes. "She.. the Fire has a personality. She's very much alive."

"Grete will want to see those crystals, for sure..."

"I wonder if the waters are minerals, fresh, or what?"

"Well..." She walks to the bank and crouches down. The sidhe cups a handful to taste.

"Oh, it's sweet." A beat. "And cold."

"May I?" Kelby tries

"Sure. I think this will be a welcome retreat once summer is here in earnest..."

A sip "oh my, almost ice cold. If it stays cool during the summer this place will be an oasis"

"Agreed." She touches the stone floor, sending a thought of thanks to the Fire.

"Come - you deserve your celebration."

"Not sure if you're talking to me, your hold, or yourself, but either of the three you're righ" Kelby smiles and rises

A laugh. "That one was for you, Firebrand Kelby."

"GLad to hear it, but I hope you come up with me. I don't want your thanes noticing we left together and then only I came back. I saw your dungeon cells on the other side. Don't want to see how comfy they are"

"Well, the Welcome DUngeon is much cozier of late..." And she tells Kelby of Dio's exploits as they head ack to the party.

And oh my goodness, DIo! She's been busy... decorating, encouraging smashing parties here and there!

And she's certainly much to credit/blame for the success upstairs...

Dear god... how did she talk so many women into taking part of in a 'carry the goblet without spilinng' contest...when they have to carry it in their cleavage?

Oh, Fiona.

Kelby's eyes widen "You forgive If I stick to the food?"

"Of course. Fiona."

"Yes. I'm getting that"

Pepper is a good sport, giving it a go!

"We do have a DeBuke..." She warns.

"oh?" Suddenly Kelby looks worried just a little

"So you know. He is over talking with Dame Otha." A little nod Bix's way, without drawing fuss.

"But come, meet my Steward - Hope has been invaluable."

She looks over "Bix is here? Huh..." Kelby gives a sad smile as she sees him, then nods as they head to Hope

Hope greets them "Baroness, Brand. It's been wonderful ... the people have really had a wonderful time with only one or two hitches"

"I think we have come a very long way. Good Imbolc, steward. And we also need to get our Firebrand fed! Texas delicacies!"

"Oh my yes!" Steward Hope says "How brave are you? Texas Chilli Brave, or merely texas barbecue?"

"BBQ I think" Kelby says siwht a smile "Nice to meet you, Steward hope. The baroness says you've been invaluble"

"Oh I do all right for a temp" Hope says

"Beware the chili on the right - that's not steam, I'm fairly certain it is melting the pot."

Hope laughs "Around here, that's praise" And she gets a barbecue heavy plate for kelb with fixins on the side