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That takes very little time

And Claire says "You know, your mom is definitely sneaky."

"Yup" Magnus says testing his vocabulary.

"And I still think she was setting you up in mini golf" She smirks

"Good thing we had to cancel it then " a wink Magnus smiels

Coradel brings back the treats, and winks at the others as she stabs one serving with a wooden tasting spoon.

August takes the club, adds his, and offers them to Magnus. "Can you....?"

"Of course" He puts them away

"I got ice cream for later. How're you doing, Ralph? Good food?"

"DELICIOUS.." He wipes his lips 'Thank you"

"You're welcome. Come on... we have ice cream for you. Have you been to the Good Shepherd shelter before?" August beckons him, walking as they chat. He'll look for somewhere out of the way.....

Coradel passes out the ice creams from the carry tray once they're on their way. She delays giving Ralph his until she gets a nod from August.

"I heard about it, but it always depresses me... lot of people not doing so good there y'know?" Confidential like

And Ralph does follow

August nods. "I know. I volunteer there; surprised I haven't seen you."

"I don't go often..just popped in once, but others were needing the cots more, y' know?" Ralph says "it like, behooves those of us among the fortunate to look out for those down on their luck"

A curious look at his wording.

August glances at the others. "I agree, Ralph. Hey, this looks like a good spot for our ice cream. Chloe?"

"You're...kind to think of others, Ralph."

"Oh, absolutely. Here's yours, Ralph. I hope you like mint chocolate chip."

"who doesn't?" Ralph says "you guys are nice"

"Well, we try." She smiles and takes a seat next to him. "Enjoy!"

They are alone now, taking a spot on a bench.. and away from others.

He licks it testing and...

August sits next to Ralph, gives the others a 'be on guard' look.

Coradel doesn't look particularly concerned.

...unless it seems like nothing is happening....?

Ralph laps away and then...his eyes widen. And as predicted, his fae self starts to surge to the surface, that tiny bit of glamour erupting outward

It's no dream dance, more like bubbling to a surface than explosion.

August waits, watching carefully.

The boggan coming out was perhaps not unexpected, after all, Ralph shows tendencies towards kindness it seemed

Yes, a bit more girth, his brows bloom , and his eyes sparkle. But it's the voile he wears returning with him that might surprise most. Knightly spurs.

And the blue and silver of house liam

August tilts his head with a gentle smile. "Welcome, brother."

Coradel smiles and looks at August. "Well, that's wonderful!"

"Oh my.. what, pardon," He strokes at his facial hair, still in need of a trim "I think I've been out for a while"

August nods. "I think so too. No matter, we have a Freehold nearby."

"And you are very welcome there, Mr....?"

Claire tries not to look disappointed, but she had hoped for something grander

"Sorry, I mean Sir...?"

He waves it off, "Just Dulf. Sir Dulf if you insist."

Dulf smiles at August "Brother? Oh oh my"

August nods. "Sir Dulf, my honor to present Baroness Coradel, Sir Magnus, Dame Claire. I'm August." He offers a friendly smile.

"Sir August," Coradel amends.

"Didn't expect an Ailil" Dulf says now able to see the symbols in Claire's Voile, then nods to AUgust "I owe you all much." He rises to bow to the baroness

"Sir August." He allows, agreeing. "No debt incurred, Sir. It was our honor to act."

Claire says "Well, I didn't expect a non sidhe Liam. Most other kithain tend to avoid."

"Oh, I think you'll find more of us than you would suspect." Sir Dulf sniffs "Oh I am so sorry, ladies. I probably smell like 3 weeks of poor choices"

To August, Dulf smiles "Well, I hope you don't mind me at least paying it forward when I can?"

"Of course not." August stands. "Come to EarthRunes with us?"