#brightwindsbarony

"Wichtel? I thought they all went into hiding" He pondered

"Well, Grete is a childling and was unable to leave here when the others did. The children..." She frowns. "I would kill Harkson a second time for what he did to the kids. Not that I really killed him the first, it was his own decision to defy physics."

"Ah, so the rumors are narrowed down. Truth we in Cupid's WIng heard all sorts of wild stories. That Harkson was hung by a chain he kept on one of his own sluagh, that you called on the glamour of all he'd wronged and used it to set your blade a flame and stab him with it, that a troll pointed up at ye and yelled 'Behold the land's rightful leader, give her hearts, and she will surely down him' and so on"

Wince. "Oh, Siv DID do that. Fiona have a flare for the dramatic..."

"As for the sluagh's perspective - always best to ask them directly. I don't want to brag overmuch on their involvement, they usually don't appreciate it. They are heroes, but... they dislike limelight. So."

"Heroes villains, either way they don't like the applause" He nods "I am glad to see your people free of those horrid little parasites. And I wouldn't mind hearing the full story sometime"

"Oh, those..." She shudders. "Terrible things. You see why it is so important to have a gentle hand here? They need the safety and peace to heal."

"Truth" he nods "And I can tell you where some of the Eshu who used to live her went if you like" He says admiring the grounds as they tour

"Well, hopefully word of changes will reach them. I understand if they are hesitant to return - we did get some of the piskies back, which makes me happy. Especially for Irene - Harkson allowed the childlings to run dry and fall into slumber, and she had been left behind."

"The man was a piece of..> " and he remembers kids might be listening in "Given a choice between Harkson and Hell, I'd take the latter- Warmer reception"

"Hmph." A nod, agreeing.

Hardy seems an excellent guest. sometimes he seems to assume more tyranny than there is but he's quickly corrected, and not by Sparrow but by the folks. He seems to want to meet everyone

Sparrow is an open-handed liege, and happy to leave him to speak to her household without her presence if desired. Boggans can read relationships - Sparrow is fond of her people, protective, and trusting. How they feel about her? Well, that is to be determined.

He seems to be in awe of Rose

"Centaurs, a joyful time this is indeed. Your people have been missing far too long. Oh I wish there were a few at my... neck of the woods" Hardy nods "Imagine the messages getting delivered ala centaur express"

"I think Nessa is out herb-hunting... but yes, we've a whole family."

"My husband and daughter are both great nature lovers" She explains

"Lot of nature in this area to be admired" He grins "Oh what was I saying? The Eshu.. some of htem came to Cupid's Wing, they have a knack for delivering letters like no one else. "

"Problem is they get bored with the same old same old. Would not be surprised if a few circle back this way now that it's in better hands" He continues

"I bet! I have to admit, I kind of love the whole idea of the Valentine Post Office..."

Hardy puffs up "We're right proud"

"Truthbranch is a house dedicated to Love Conquers All, so please take all the praise you want!"

"Mortal love, and a Fiona tie to it.. I confess I like the sound of it" He says

"My soul-parents are more involved than I am, but I do my part to see to the mission."

"You're a good daughter if you don't mind me saying so"

"Well, I don't know about that. It is an odd situation - I'm actually older than both of them, and chrysalized first."

"Oh that must be akward. We kithain have a more traditional approach usual like"

She nods. "It can be odd with sidhe, especially Arcadians. I'm Autumn, as is my soul-brother... but Cora and August are both Arcadian."

"Oh my, now there's a mixed bag of nuts- pardon the phrase" An easy grin "Not that the usual way is atypical. My daughter is a wilder now, loves me, but also wants to bounce a rock off my head"

A laugh. "Sounds like a teenager. Is she your heir?"

"My heir?" he puts on his best confused face

Which is quite good..and were not Sparrow quite good at reading people she MIGHT fall for

Brow.

Hardy breaks into a grin "When exactly did you figure it out?"

"Well, I suspected after the message - and the nickname."

"And while an emissary would have been welcome, I am pleased to meet you in person."

He holds out his hand "And a nice meeting to you"

She takes his hand with a friendly shake.

"Well, I didn't want to risk my own people you know?" He explains "Meaning no offense to you, but folks put on airs for a noble that they won't for a noble's servant. Had to call myself Hardy though, seemed only fair to be a LITTLE honest" A grin

His shake is a working man's hand, but then, hers is used to holding brush and molding clay as well as sword

"I respect that. It is a risk. I know me, but... I know what Harkson was like. Caution is merited."

"Well, let me get something out of the way, you and yours are welcome to visit Cupid's wing if you like. WHy you won't even have to use a nick name if you don't like?"

"What would you prefer? I usually go by a nickname, outside of formal affairs."

"I'd say whatever you're most comfortable with" He smiles

"For me, Buck is fine, Hardy is dandy too as It is how i introduced myself"

"True that, but please - call me Sparrow. Derynwydd is the gift of my parents, true, but it is also a big welsh mouthful."

"Not a big believer in standard vowels, the Welsh" He agrees "Sparrow, the place looks more than a bit of all right to me. I was wondering, do you like flowers? I mean no romantic overture either. It's just one thing we deliver besides letters is flowers, so we actually have a lovely garden and I'm happy to send some seeds over"

"Oh, seeds?" Fluffy feathers. "Yes, please! I might not be the best gardener, but I do like flowers... cut ones make me a little sad..."

"I understand.. now the land here is hard on some flowers, but for indoors there are more options, and there are some local plants that well.. I'll see to it you get a collection" he assures

"I will do my best by them!" Earnestly.