#earthrunes

Siv gets the news and goes to knock on a door where she hopes Sylvi and Colton can be found

A confused sound within, the sound of someone not quite sure where she's waking up. After a moment, "Uh....yes?"

"Hey.. you reaedy to go home. I've got the info we need"

"I...uh...yeeess...? Can you...um...fifteen minutes?"

"is that all? Mmm" AMused sound

"To shower, Siv! Go away!"

"I'll knock again in fifteen" Siv fights a chuckle and leaves.

Sylvi groans, then gives Colton an apologetic look.

Colton looks up from the bed "I'm not offended, dont' you be." Hhs eyes look over her

He looks very content... a bit drowsy, but his eyes watch her with fascination

She's not quite as shy about covering up as she was last time, but definitely a pleased blush at his look. "Okay. Good. I mean...good that you're not offended." She looks at him a moment, and sighs. "I don't want to go just yet."

"I know, I don't want you to go either but... " A sigh "You should. You're needed."

She looks at him a bit longer...then gives a petulant sigh, and gets up to go use the shower.

He watches her go wistfully, and wonders what's wrong with him that he just ruined keeping her longer.

A few minutes later she's clean and dressed and ready for Siv's return. "Any tips for negotiating with dragons? I'm sort of getting on-the-job training right now.

Colton says "I know they're proud ... dragons don't bow for Kings."

"Okay...that's a place to start, anyway." A smile. "Thanks."

"You're welcome. Just remember, this dragon hates that dragon... anything that foils an enemy might be seen as a service as well as a favor... " Colton says "It's a bit of a balance but you're good enough to walk it"

Then the next knock on the door

She beams at his recognition of her talent...then the smile fades at the knock. "Gotta go," She leans to give him a quick kiss....okay, two....maybe three.....

After the sixth one, there are mutters from the other side of the door about getting the "bloody Jaws of life to pry them apart". Redressed in both clothes and dignity, Sylvi rejoins Siv

And then steels her resolve and goes to join Siv.

Siv smirks, but wisely says naught.

(End scene)