#earthrunes

"Well, we all like to feel useful" he admits. "But don't let us bully you too much eh? Even if by taking advantage of your easy going nature. If you're not hungry, no need to appease her and stuff yourself uncomfortable like."

"Well, I could eat."

"And will soon" he says "Have you any more questions for me then?"

"I just spent a while being.... not so noble? And I don't want to.... " She gestures and shrugs.

"Did the Ailil go crowing about their part?"

"Oh, word is they actually praised US, you know, how you were all of such great help. And kind enough to provide for the childlings , which they couldn't as they didn't have a hold in the area. All VERY gushing towards Earth runes." He seems more admiring than offended, "Trust Ailil how to praise you to boost themselves eh?"

A faint snort. "Oh, we helped them now?"

"Aye" Inish says

"Funny, that."

"Did you expect less? We have two Ailil here, not like the House and its ways are alien."

"True enough. And we found five in time. Six, with Gyre."

"Aye. You did. And that's a great thing. OH! I almost forgot. Word was sent to the Key Club. They want to help if they ccan with either dross or whatnot for the lads and lasses. Willing to take on any."

"Wonderful. Some of them might be a good fit there - somehow, I think Ruby might be happier in a mews than a noble hold."

"Or I could be completely wrong." An easy shrug.

"No, I think you're view is right. She trusts you, but she seems to be a touch on the earthy side. And Gyre might like the Key Club for more intellectual reasons- not that this place is shabby mind. It's just with thee exception of Dame Agincourt, and Honoria we're not big on engineering."

She nods. "There's also Alabaster Hollow - August's former hold. It's full of Dougal and Nockers."

"I've heard of it. The Count there runs a peaceful enough ship, and as Sir August was once of it, making formal ties might serve Earthrunes well. THough I'd want to ask him about that, and of course, our liege."

"Of course. Dougal don't have much use for my house, but... a common nocker? There might be room there. And Coradel is Fiona."

"Very much so" He chuckles , then nods "Seems like we have more options than I thought. We'll keep track, see which suits the lad andd which he likes. he's too young to have final say, but i think his opinion should be looked at."

"Lord knows, Caitir might claim all of them and make an army..."

"Oh yes, Catir has been amazing" He admits "Apparently, she's been working as hard as the boggans to tend the other childlings while they recover. Speaks well o the lass. Do believe she and Oneus are becoming friends."

She smiles. "Good! Friends are good! And childlings should be free to be kids and just... have fun for a while."

"No chance of that not happening" Wryly "Gyre tried to create a hang glider out of some drapes."

She laughs. "Fantastic!"

"You say that, some of the staff about had a heart attack when Fred tested it."

Giggling. "Of course the Eshu would..."

A smile "Maybe your wings are inspiring the boys?"