#ccsemberclub

"That's the problem with illegal aquisition of balefire, getting it by Imbolc is a bitch"

"Mmph." William hurmphs "Emmitt is getting sloppy."

"I suppose as Mountain he gets busy" She says "But it IS somewhat crucial. I'm not groveling to the high king for a loaner"

"Certainly not!" sharply.

"Relax, love. I was being somewhat tongue in cheek. Obviously if Emmt can't make it, we'll steal our own."

"Have you been in touch with him?"

"Not recently, just a week ago. I..."

they feel the entrance at that moment, someone at the mirror

And Emmit enters, carrying a balefire lantern "How do, all?"

"EMMIT!" Emerson strolls forward, calling jovially "Welcome! Most welcome, please come in, can I get you anything?"

"Well, for starters you can take this off my hands" he offers the lantern "I'll tell you, Emmerson, it's crazy out there. Apparently there are all sorts of pikers and thugs trying to snag Firebrands by hooks or crooks, making it harder for honest smugglers like Vandien and I to get the job done professionally." A smile 'Shot of whiskey would be welcome too"

CC smiles "Well, I certainly won't say no to balefire" And she moves to take the lantern "Get the man a drink, dear"

Emerson goes to do so; whiskey neat it is! In fact, a round for the company, three shots.

"Admit it, you folks were probably ready to take my name in vain" Emmit says with good humor

"Perish the thought, here's your drink! Let's toast the Firebrand and the blessing he bears!"

He takes the drink "At the farm I'd have a fancy trollish toast for that, but I think for this place, you better do the honors, Emmerson"

"Emmerson does have wonderful ways with drinks and toasts" CC assures , perhaps wit ha bit of an inside joke hidden there

"Oh my...." he seems embarassed by the honor, but rallies "In the belly of the Mother is our begining and our end, in the cycle of every season, in the light and the dark of the year. Come the lambs, come the slaughter, come the new light in its time, wash the hands, wash the feet wash the head in new-drawn water. Slainte." he lifts his glass to toast.

"Slainte" Both CC and Emmit declare and toast as well

A neat sip all around.

Emmit savors, "You always have a good supply, Emerson."

"One does the best one can."

"And some of the material we get is from the farm if I recall" CC points out

"Funny how THAT works out" Emmit smiles "Though I know we only supply a little."

CC says "Shall we feed the flame proper, love? You've given it a good toast" She asks Emerson

Emerson nods. "Your Ember, Your Flame." he returns the invitation to the Freeholder here.

CC blushes and lovingly guides the lantern to the flame proper, then humming happily, she lets it roar in

their hold is not the strongest or largest, but the flame , like it's mistress, enjoys the repaste as if it were the finest

And Emerson also joined, feels the rush of renewal and delight. Indeed, it's enough to make grumps feel like wilders again

Not an entirely safe impulse given the present company, but what is life without risk?

Indeed. CC kisses Emerson then and there, swept away in the moment

Well, Emerson thinks as he responds in kind Emmt knew what he was getting into.

Emmit seems to find the inside of his glass fascinating

WHen the two part, CC's eyes dance and she looks over at Emmit "Thank you again, Emmit. How are my grandkids?"

"I think you'd know better than I," Emmit smiles "Maude senior is still irked how much you snatch them away"

"Mmm... and again we extend an invitation to Maude to visit any time she wishes." he smiles urbanly.

"Just so" CC says warmly

"Biggest influx of natural born Debukes we've had in awhile, and you try to cityfy them is how some see it" Emmit chuckles at them both "And you know you two are welcome at the farm more often too"

"The farm's lovely," CC says "But ask Emerson, after a week away from my hair stylist and shops I get twitchy"

"She does." he nods solemnly "Sometimes I have to medicate her."

"With whisky?" Emmit jokes

"Martinis and bourbon more often" CC replies

"Whatever does the job." Emerson moderates.

A deep chuckle from the Mountain "I was married once myself. I know how it is"

CC blushes

How she does that on command, hard to say

The troll kens the flame "Seems to have taken it in good an healthy"

Emerson turns his own attentions towards the 'Fire, and seems pleased.

Indeed, the fire maybe hidden from most, but it seems to enjoy what attention it gets

"Emmit, can we make you a nice meal?" CC says