#debukefarmhold

A long time ago... in a farmhold far far away...

There was a great peace conference

an effort to build trust, and apologize for hostile behavior

and maybe give the younger generations a chance to brighten the day

It could have been several months ago, or only a few months ago...

but it did happen

And Ellie , brave little princess..er countess, might have felt as if she were going into the Lion's den, again.

But Ariel was full of hope!

Ellie understands duty. She did not want to go, but likely only Salma caught her sulking (or crying) over the idea.

Coy the thane, and a DeBuke himself who has always been nice, insisted on escorting the girls.

"Oh I hoped they learned their lessons?" Ariel says to Coy

"I hope so too" He nods "And I think it's very brave of Ellie to give us all a second chance like this"

Salma marches alongside Ellie, a stubborn look on her face behind her large glasses and short bangs. There's not even a book in her hands, which are on her hips. SHE will make sure that they are nice to her princesca or she will make sure she knows why!

Eleanor is reserved and proud. Her chin held high and her expression neutral - aloof, even.

And with them, Holger! Wild Centaurs could not keep him from guarding the girls. These Trolls de Norte will treat his friends well, or they shall know the ire of his brow!

Salma glances over at Holger, and nods, approving! He may just be a boy, but he is... not terrible

The trod shifts into corn, and they meet a ... childling troll girl in light armor with a small axe in her belt and a shield. She takes a deep breath and goes "I am Louisa Franchesica DeBuke, training in the path of the storm and here to escort our honored guests from fenix from any threats, if by my life or death I can save you while you are honored guests I shall you have my hatchet, and my shield and you would have my bow but I left that behind in my room and can't find the quiver but don't you worry I'm a good thrower with the hatchet everyone says so and I was told to be extra nice and not mess this up so I think I got this introduction down and I memorized the whole thing"

Then she exhales

The sidhe noble nods at the guard - how can she even be a childling, too? Perhaps she is just a very small adult. "We acknowledge your welcome, Guard Louisa, and return greetings as representatives of Fenix."

"Hey, Lousia" Ariel waves

Louisa blushes at Ariel "Ariel.. I'm trying to make a good impression here" Then she looks at Ellie, "Well all right. If you'll please follow me?"

She starts to reach for Salma's hand, before redirecting folding her hands together at an elegant angle - elbows bent, fingers curled just-so. "We shall. Thank you, Guard Louisa."

Ariel raises a brow looking between Louisa Franchesca and her friend Ellie then Salma

Lousia leads them not straight into the hold, but kind of round about... "Over there is the scare crow, mind you be careful, he can be scary and kind of mean. He knows things but he's not so nice"

Coy nods 'Gave me a fright when i was younger"

Head tilt as she studies it.

"Oh. An inanimae."

"Oh, a kithain" The Scarecrow chuckles, not a whisper like a sluagh, but a hollow kind of voice "And what do you bring with you, Countess, returning what was given earlier?"

Holger goes on guard

A chilly lift of her chin.

Ariel glares at the Scarecrow "Stop that...she's gonna be warm and understanding and nice and show them they were wrong about her, YOU'LL SEE. Stupid straw brains"

Louisa says "Uhm.. this way, like I said he's cranky. Sorry, Eleanor"

"It's fine."

"Well, not really," Louisa worries "I want to be a good guide and I was hoping he'd keep his somewhat stitched lips shut. Uhm this way please?"

Salma gives the Scarecrow a stern look. "Another remark like that and someone is getting their hay eaten."

The scare crow tilts his head and.. chuckles, and gives a sweeping bow to Salma from his pole, somehow giving her credit but mocking just a bit "I merely comment on cargo... but as you like, devourer of words and oats"

Holger eyes the Scarecrow near Salma pointing to his own eyes with the index and middle finger of his own then joining them to together and pointing towards it in the non verbal sign of 'got my eyes on you'

"C'mon, I want to see the new school" Ariel motions them to keep moving

Eleanor follows, unmoved and unreadable.

They move at the edge of the enchanted land, just off of it, they see a red school house that looks very old fashioned in some ways. It's got a bell on the deck!

Salma reaches for Ellie's hand. She whispers, "I know we're being brave and all, but maybe we can be brave together?"

"I want to go home." She squeezes Salma's hand, the words escaping before she can stop them.

Ariel doesn't seem to hear Ellie as she has moved ahead to check out the school "Oh, it's in the unenchanted spot to prevent bedlam?"

"Yup" Louisa nods

A lot of responses pass through Salma's head . About how they MADE them bow to inviting Ellie. How they should rub it in their faces... how it's important to take advantage of this event so that other sidhe and visitors have an easier time... but it all goes silent as she nods.

"Holger..." She calls quietly over to the troll.

Her chin sets back at that haughty angle. "It is a lovely school. It looks like a picture book."

"Thank you" Louisa blinks

Holger moves over "yes?"

Salma talks to Ellie and Holger in quiet Spanish.

"Perhaps we entourage can continue the tour on the Princesca's behalf. Perhaps she has duties at home and must return to attend to them, and it was enough that she came to see us onto our tour."

In spanish. "No, no. It is my duty."