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Sparrow and August return from part one of her evaluations, the thane greeting them both with bows

August nods in response to the thane. "What did you think?" To Derynwydd.

"She was very elegant, but opaque."

"But then, she is a sluagh. They're hard to read."

"Those might not be bad qualities in a Countess."

"I know Count VonDornklippe kept things close."

"True. And... I admit, I'm fond of the house."

".... VonDornklippe?"

"Sheesh, what a mouthful."

August shrugs. "The Count of Alabaster Hollows."

"Dougal, right? Sounds it."

August nods. "He ... appeared just, and fair." They walk towards the manor. "Sluagh tend to keep things close; private people. I would not have expected her to be open or forthcoming.You know, maybe we can look into her knight, Sir Gnaw? If he's Liam... we should be able to find out something.

"

This is true, Liams are meticulous record keepers. August could contact any number of former mentors or brothers in the House to get some input.

"A redcap...." She shakes her head. "He must be seelie, right?"

"From what I understand, that's tough. Caps will attack their own."

"I would think, if he's Liam, yes. Seelie." August thinks, nods. "That ... would make sense, actually. Oathbroken, Seelie, Liam.... and redcap."

"Talk about fighting on all sides..."

"And.... serving a sluagh. Who accepts the service of a Liam."

"Exactly. Interesting situation. I... think I like her?"

They hear music, sounds like Gideon

August gives her a little grin, then looks around at the music.

She smiles to herself as she listens. "This place..."

He looks back. "You like it here?" checking, gently.

"It's like a dream." A soft sigh.

Gideon comes into view and his words can be heard even more clearly, it's a playful choice, I'm yours ala Jason Mraz

"....Well, open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and, damn, you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find love, love, love, loveListen to the music of the moment, people dance and sing
We're just one big family
And it's our God-forsaken right to be loved, loved, loved, loved, loved.."

"Hey Gideon."

August smiles, very pleased.

"Chancellior" He smiles and bows, "Sir August, hope all is well for you two?"

"It is. And you sound happy..."

"Yes, thank you."

"well, it's a happy song" He admits "Now that it's popularity is 'so last year' I can play it without guilt."

A laugh.

the boggan troubadour blushes

"Pretty sure you can play things that are popular now, too, if you wanted."

"Well, I can try. Any requests you want me to add to my repertoire? I've not forgotten you got me a shot at this job, lady. thank you for that"

"Hmph. You got your shot."

"Well, thank you anyway. So again, let me now if you have any preferences." A pause "oh, do you know what sort of music Lady Jennette likes? She's very shy and never seems to request even when she's the only noble in the room."

"Well, she's french...."

"true, but i'm not sure what that means as far as musical preferences go."

"Mmm..." She considers, trying to think of what Jennette has shown a preference for.

She knows more about what Jennette doesn't like thanks to a certain Clurichan.

"Well, not your style, anyways - but nothing screamy or metal."

She does recall Jennette mentioning somoene named Johnny Hallyday

"Do you know... John Holiday? Halladay?"

"He reminds more of old-time stuff. Fifties?"

"She played a record."

"Oh, the French Elvis!"