#debukefarmhold

CC just can't get herself to appreciate the 'beauty' of a farm, not even a magical one. Her hoofs threaten to sink into the soil, whenever the wind shifts so do the scents so one can go from lovely cooking, to shit from the stables without warning and it throws her off. The conversation seems to be mostly about the weather or how healthy the cows are. Honestly, she's surprised half the wilders aren't fleeing screaming 'i'm free, finally free'.

But her grand children are here, so she visits.

And her William (or Emerson, here) seems to blend in as seamlessly as ever.

"thank you for coming" she says affectionately

"But of course."

"After all, any opportunity to see you in any part of the Dreaming...." He waggles mighty eyebrows.

"Ha, well, in truth I was just thinking how ill suited I am to rural living" As they approach where the kids are. "They'll be heading to KC soon, some of them"

"We must make an effort to stay in touch with those here."

"Of course," she says "But I do worry Caesar might go native. Saw him helping with hay the other day..." A shudder

A chuckle. "He's a strong man, healthy.... why would he not help?"

"I don't mind him helping, I worry he's liking the farm life.." But she lowers her voice as they knock on the door and hear

"Please, come on in," April Maude's voice

"Would it be so bad if he did?" And then they are going inside.

"Bite your..." CC switches as they enter "Oh there they are, my grandkids.. I could gobble them up" She steals one from her son's arms right off\

Emerson is smirking as they enter, and is (thankfully) more reserved.

"Help yourself, mom, we've got plenty," Caesar jokes as he's robbed of Autumn

May Maude is also there with April, "Please, feel free." She has Faustina and Aquilla in her lap

Any unenchanted mortal woman might hate the maudes a bit. They look great for women who had kids less than a month ago.

The boggan does glance around for June as he approaches May. "Hello, my dear." He nods to April as well. "Hello."

June, and her babies, aren't there.

CC notices, "Wait, only five babies? Why so few?" Yes, acting as if she's been cheated.

"They're with the other grand parents, " April says "Mom insisted"

"Perhaps we can stage a hostage swap before we leave." Emerson offers comfortingly.

May chuckles at that, "CC, you have style, but you're a touch on the greedy side and that's coming from me"

CC hurumphs and fusses over Autumn "They just don't know how much a grandmother needs to hug her grand kids no they do not" fuss fuss coo "Yes , maybe we'll take a few hostages. back. Assuming , of course..."

"Mmm?"

April catches the hint, "Truthfully, The family is pushing for me to stay here since i can take online courses anywhere but... I think Caesar and I would like to get a bit of distance...and that means his house in Kansas City"

The boggan nods. "My kith have observed, on occasion, that in any relationship there are three people. You, the other person, and the couple. Adding more than that can get.... complicated."

"Sorry, mom,." Caesar says to CC "THe boggans have declared you excess"

CC's eyes narrow

April swat's Caesar's arm "Caesar, manners"

"I never said that....."

"Anyway, satyrs are an exception."

"Just kidding" Caesar says "Yeah, April and I , and Summer, Autumn and Winter, of course are moving back to Kansas City."

May Maude says "And I guess I need to hunt for a nanny."

"Oh, I imagine we'll find a way to muddle through, Miss May."

April says "You know we'd be happy to help" She says "I am their aunt after all" Looking at her two nices

May shakes her head at April, "I get it, but five kids for one couple is a bit much... " A nod to Emerson "I want a nanny hired to help with the kids and CC and so I can scoot, but maybe one willing to help with April wouldn't be a bad idea either. "

'A nanny? " CC ponders this "All I can picture is boggan ladies with Edwardian outfits and umbrellas"

"Why certainly." He assures the ladies. "And while I would do anything for you, Miss CC. I might need to draw the line at dressing in drag." With good humor.

"You are selling your hips short, dear, but as you wish" CC smiles

CC goes on to make a fuss over the kids, and in between the baby stuff (The little rugrats ARE cute) it's decided April and Caesar will be back to Caesar's house that evening. It has already been baby proofed. May didn't think to baby proof the penthouse hotel she's been given.. so will wait one more day

and somehow, EBG gets the job of nanny approval

Casual mention is made of the nursery at CC's house.

And it is agreed that that's a good place to have the children quite often...

or in May's case... mmmm

CC and Emerson leave the babies (Oh and those parents that come with them) to head out of the farm ....

Why there's a thought, indeed. Handy to have those cribs around.

Emerson bustles away with CC.

only to see a member of Rivervale. Judging by his blighted face, this can only be Olgar the ROver, husband of Kerri