#earthrunes

(Pause maybe not sure)

"In Hibernia, right? Where you were fostered?" He sits up "Would you like some water?"

"Yes, and that would be fine thanks"

He gets them each a glass and drinks his. "I think Deryn will be fine. She's resilient. She's resilient. I'll check in with her, though. "

"Well, she's not the only one i mother hen " She sips "But she concerns you so... maybe it's nothing"

He chuckles. "Forgive me if I dont see you as a mother hen?"

"Thanks, I'm glad my drumsticks and breast section are still on the 'younger chick' side. How are my thighs?"

"Mmm..." He taste tests. "Very nice."

"Helloo " A smile

He chuckles again, finishing his water. "Later on, when there's dancing, I hope you will save a dance for me?"

"I will..." SHe says "Oh, speaking of dancing.. I promised time with.. so sorry, I need to find Vince"

"No, that's fine." He pulls on his clothes. "Say hi for me."

"I will... " She says "And... it was nice to talk. More later of that?"

He nods. "Sure!" With a boyish grin. He steals a kiss and bounds out the door.

She grins, then sighs. And the smile dies. She wondered why she didn't tell him her other thoughts now?

She puts on a smile and goes to seek out Vince. She wants to lion wrassle

And promised a dance for him too.

(End Scene)