#earthrunes

"What she likes?" A bit distant. "Ah....." A pause. "She likes... tea. Pens, she collects them." Another pause. "She makes lace. And she plays chess. And she likes books.... books that make you think." He ends softly.

"Mmm Chess. I think I have an idea" A smile "Thanks"

"You're welcome."

"want to know what I think I'll get her? " A grin

"Sure!" More brightly.

"I saw a high class novelty hand craft thing..there was a chess set, red and black? On one side, the queen Is Elizabeth the first, the other side? Mary Queen of Scots. And it's really great detail. Think she'd like?"

He smiles. "I do."

"Yay" A grin "Thanks, August. I'm not the best at reading Sluagh. She was nice to me enough when I first ..landed. "

He nods. "Yes. She's .... remarkable." Definitely wistful.

"Oh... August? You're..seeming odd now. IS everything okay between you and zara?"