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"Hearth," A chuckle "Mountain, Hearth and Storm."

"Ahhhhh..... " He nods. "But your Chief is not your Storm?"

"Clem is apart from them, though she'd make a decent Mountain and a passable storm if she had to. "

He chuckles. "I will admit myself attracted to the Hearth's magic, predictably enough."

"Which part? The Cooking for a family the size of a military unit, the balancing of finances for a whole farm, wranglng the herd of us in everyway? "

"Oh, all of it." He assures with a glint in his eye.

"Must be one of the reasons this place is looking so nice" He says with a chuckle

"Well, Miss CC directed the interior design and feel of the place. I manage, and I have to do more with the bar and kitchen."

As if summoned, CC returns.

"Just as I imagine your Hearth must have assistance? Help-meets?"

"Ah...." He rises and gets the lady's chair again.

"There are others who might be considered OF the Hearth" He answers and rises.

A little eyebrow action, but he behaves.

CC comes up and sits down. "Thanks. Gents, I'm sorry. Caesar won't be joining us tonight. "

"I hope all is well?" polite concern as he seats her, himself, and pours her another.

"Just fine, he's just not in state. They had to do a reshoot and he got flown out earlier today"

"Ahhh.... " Understanding. "Well, you'll have to ask him about Emmitt's generous offer."

"I did mention it in brief. He thinks we might want to ask the mothers too"

Emerson nods. "An excellent point."

"Mmm yes it is" Emmit agrees

"In the meanwhile, I have set up guards posted at his house."

"And Miss April has overwatch when she is not there."

"I'm .. much obliged" Emmit says "yes, I definitely will feel better with a few wards up. Sounds like we will have to meet later then. Which at least I know will lead to tasting fine bourbon."

"Well, come to that, can we serve you dinner?" He offers, glancing from CC to Emitt.

"Oh no no need... I can't stay from the farm too long. Much to do"

"Then the next time you are here, you will stay for dinner." Not taking no for an answer.

"Very well, I look forward to it." He holds out a hand to Emmerson

He fearlessly shakes the MUCH bigger hand.

FIrm and perhaps even friendly. When they part, he turns to CC, and takes her hand, rather than shake it, he kisses it lightly and says "Belle dame, vous êtes aussi séduisant pour les oreilles que pour les yeux. Si j'avais vingt ans de moins, je vous poursuivrais dans le monde entier."

Emerson seems delighted at this, one eyebrow quirking and a slight grin.

CC laughs "How delightful... Do you know Italian?"

"Ah.." the big man chuckles "you got me there... some Latin, but not actual Italian no."

"A shame," She beams "I do ADORE being lead astray in Italian."

He picks up his hat and tips it to them both, "Well, Ariva Durchi is the best I can do. My phone number's on the napkin"

And he heads out.

"Callidora....." mildly as the troll walks away on the sidewalk.

"Yes, dear?" She whispers without moving her smile, in nthat way she has that would do a ventriloquist proud

"Not that you need my approval or permission, but feel free."

"Oh you are sweet. I admit, therre is something very sexy about power and that man has it. Our Rath has a veil and then some on it.. and he sensed it" She then takes Bill's hand, "But trolls are silly folks at time. One must be careful not to toy with their passions even when no harm is meant"

He nods. "He is powerful, and canny. I meant what I said; yes, they are silly but one of the advantages of our season is that we can have those discussions and... well, I've only just met the man but I believe he could make a sensible choice. And he -is- attracted to you on some level." A flash of a grin "And he has yet to hear you sing."

CC lowers her lashes, "And you accuse me of playing with your buttons...mmm and yet here you are playing with mine. Yes. he has yet to hear me sing."

"Well, you'll have the opportunity for additional time with him. Callidora, a man does not spout off French like that unless he's trying to impress."

"I did suspect. Yes." A grin "Now, your take on him beyond the fact he's male and has a pulse?"

"As you said, powerful. He sensed the 'Fire. He knew the magic you worked. I'm sure their triad works strongly together but he is a force on his own.... and with his other supports? I'm not surprised the DeBukes have created what they have. June will be safe there, and I think if we play things right April and May will be able to return in safety if and when they should need to. He has enemies, but none as dare attack him, and especially not there."

William tilts his head curiously, thinking. "I do not think he is in a relationship with anyone. He left you his phone number. There are those he cares for but... nothing personal, active, current. He does not always agree with Clem, although he nominally supports her. He is concerned for May. Hm."

"Well, May is the one who has drifted farthest from the DeBuke ideal." CC says.

A slight eye roll.

"Just a theory, love" She says

"Oh, you are not wrong. But their ideal is......" He doesn't need to say it.

"Rigid, wrong headed- you love their goals but their path ruins the aim?"