#earthrunes

"He was desperate. The other is merely ambitious and foolish."

Emma assures Cora that Delores will "sleep like a Disney princess...." and does she know any dashing princes?

Rollo says "If he crosses you or anyone of this hold. I'll put him in a hamester ball his size and kick him around the garden.. but yes, sire" A nod "I'll try to spread the right things in the gossip chain"

Somewhere, pork chops are devoured and SO many wags

Coradel gives Rollo a smile. "I appreciate your inventiveness."

And Coradel goes to Emma to (See above)

"Now that you mention it," Coradel responds to Emmaline's question, "I'm not sure if she has a romantic interest in her sights."

"Ohhh... a nun! Our sacred sister!"

"Well, I don't know about that...."

Delores' eyes flutter "is it Carnival yet? I have to... Leonora needs airholes for the cake"

"Oui, Dame Leo has made sure the cake can breathe!"

"There's plenty of time, Delores. Go back to sleep. All is well."

"But so much to ..do , my liege" A bit drunkenly "Not going to let you down... m steward... don't want to be replaced while I'm out like this.." groggy dazed

"Fais dodo, 'Lores..." Emma sings a lullaby.

"Nonsense, Delores. You found me. Nobody could replace you. Others will support your work while you sleep."

"oh well, you... were worth finding. Proudest moment of my life, matter of Da'an, how many girls find their own liege and friend on the same..." But she starts to snore, Emma's lullaby too much.

Coradel smiles. "Thank you, Emmaline. Your skills are much appreciated."

A bow for Cora. "Merci!"

Indeed, Delores probably does need this sleep period. she hasn't had a full night in over a week

Coradel returns the bow, then goes back to...what was it again...oh, yes, those dratted stubborn paintings!

Someone has the DeBukes near the Grizzelbels! Ah! Her work is never done!

(End scene)