#earthrunes

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Word is getting out that there might be positions opening in the formerly reclusive Earth Runes Barony, and more than that, that the Duke and Duchess are now in favor of it. More come forward to leave resumes of all sorts.

Sparrow is back, sitting on the floor of the great hall with papers spread about her in little piles.

It's down right silly some of this... she's pretty sure the Seer Applicant is..well, maybe he knows Soothsay but, the pookaness shows and how does a pooka relate omens?

"Is this an elaborate prank?" She asks herself, wings rustling softly.

Other parts are easier to read. A satyr thane? Possible. A troll who hopes his kinian mother might have a spot in the kitchens? An inquiry as if a bard would be welcome written in elegant handwriting.

"Ooo... a bard!"

"Will have to talk to Cora about kinain.... I like the idea, but..."

Something to consider. Yes, the bard's hand writing is elegant , if it is the bard writiing for him or herself. The name gives no clue as only initials 'N.K' are there but the letter does have a place to return it

"NK.... hm."

"I see North Korea has applied," A voice says over her shoulder.

She looks up, wings a-flutter in surprise. "It - what? Hi?"

The skunk pooka jester, Shalimar is there, "North Korea? North of ..well, that would be spoilers. Hello, regent. I thought I'd come by to see who wanted my illustrious position of head shriner. " Indeed, his eyes drift to one or two resumes for Jester

"Well, another pooka and a piskie, of all things..."

"And.. this might be one, too." She holds up the seer resume.

"Now now, let's not be racist...oh wait, this is my job at stake. Let me break out the tiki torches"

A soft laugh. "Well, I'm not hunting for a jester. Besides, who better to show Caitir the ins and outs of the place?"

"if only there were some position to help childlings that existed. Some way of recruiting a person good with children while the rest of the staff could go about their duties...alas, I'm sure there's no chance to create such a job." A sigh

She raises an eyebrow. "An interesting proposal, Shalimar."

"Sorry my dear, I'm single for life"

"Of course. Surely, you would not be interested in such a position, should it exist..."

A shake of his head "I am doomed to wander forever as a jester, and.. need to hunt that piskie fellow down."

"Well. Then I shall put these away then.... if you would be jester forever, I needn't seek one."

"Though a.... no, not a Warden, that sounds punitive..."

"A Governess is a lady...."

"....Tutor?"

"I do not wish to be Mary Poppins, ya'll"

A grin "Find some homeless lass on the street or whatever. I simply think it would ease crown heavy brows to have more help with the little ones"

"We do have several children.... and if the Barony grows, there will be more."

"Then, it's a good thing you're so brilliant and thought of a new position"

A wink

"But my first thought to fill it isn't interested!"

"Good thing you have more than one thought then, else the first would get lonely." Sagely

"I... right." She frowns.

"Oh now, come on, don't let this stinker's attempts at jibe cut if you can. Coradel will have a skunkbutt rug if I hurt you." Apologetic, "talk to Shalimar, he knows all, he sees all... he only hears what folks say"

"Coradel adores you. No fear of rugs."

"And if you heard what folks didn't say, I'd be concerned."

"I think I misunderstood you, is all."

"Oh well, you're the first person ever to misunderstand one of my people. Shame, because clearly you're half pooka yourself, "A smile at her wings "I hope for Coradel to have my children one day myself" Fondness "But alas, her heart belongs to the Summer, well, a third of it." Does not seem to mind. "And you? what position do you hope for? What duties I suppose? Regent you do well, but it is... well, the hours are limited."

"Well... I don't.. I..."

Her wings rustle, feathers rumpled. "I always wanted a hold. I thought I could do good with it..."

"But if I'm honest - two baronesses are difficult, in one place, even if Cora's kin. Just like how I couldn't stay at Rivervale...." Real regret there, feathers drooping.

"So to best be heir, I need to stay out of the way. But... but I want to earn my place here, if I am going to be heir. Serve the people."

"oh my," he says, "Righto." nodding nodding "Well, what's best is best. For my part, I'd hate to have yo ustay around...kind to commoners, you cheer the Baroness up, puts everyone in a good mood and then I have no work to do... yes, you're obviously going to do no good here. BUT... if you think you could stand being lonely, I could put in a good word for you with their graces. We're like this." He spreads his two index fingers far apart and smiles "Tis not for me to say what color grass is best for you but whatever happens, I think you'll be spreading cheer and ruining for jesters whever ever you finally settle." A wink again

A soft laugh, though it's... sad. "Thank you, Shalimar."

"Thank you, Derfullofwin. You know, Change is a tricky thing... hard to see if you're going to like it or really REALLY like it... for example? Imagine if Americans switched from Pounds to Kilograms overnight? Why, there would be mass confusion"

"Oh, absolutely!"

"But Change - it... how much does it matter if you like it? If it's going to be ripped away as soon as you get used to it?"

"Choice, you have choice... duties abound, and you have a choice of which one to date. You may choose wisely, you may choose poorly, and there will be good and bad in all you do. But Change can be ridden out like a river, pick your branch truth branch, don't let it pick on you and steal your lunch money. "

"I would have been content as a Knight..."