#earthrunes

Cat fulllll of cream.

"That's kind of how Lovecraft looked too" Noting the expression but a smile on her own "Seems Lovecrafft will be fed chicken on a ill omened Ouija board"

"Fair enough."

"Gerd's wearing less black, but still very witchy. SHe's calling her visits from her past life a 'personal seance'"

A soft chuff. "Amusing."

"She seems closely tied to her most recent. You, of course, are a new soul - fascinating thing, truly..."

"So some tell me... I do feel insecure about it at times" She shrugs "For a while I feared I wasn't real' you know? But... I figure only a real daughter could drive her parents as crazy as I do. Reassuring actually"

A huff of near-laughter. "We have our duties, aye."

A smug smile on HER face, "And I must take those duties seriously"

"Can I ask you something personal?" She says

"...ye-ess..."

"How... " A cough "I know Earl is your paramour, and while he is not my type.. he is a troll.. and we can be ..reserved. Yet I know he ..does nice things for you, often spontaneous. How does one encourage.." A blush herself "without being blatant, that one might appreciate such overtures of affection? Sir Bachdion has given advice somewhat on things in general but trolls are.. uhm..." A blush deepens "We are skittish about revealing our passion"

She sips her tea.

"Perhaps a word of advice to him? That a lady wishes to be chased?"

"Not from you, of course..."

"Not sure how to.. pass that note on without it seeming to have my hand writing all over it" Sheepish

"So... you have a friend do so."

"Hm."

"Oh... aye, speaking of Symon..."

"Anne Marie works with Jonas, nu?"

"I would let her witness the two of you interacting. As you do, think of what you truly need from him."

"Her boggan nature shall do the rest."

"Yes?" THen a blush

"oh.. Anne Marie..." A bite of her bottom lip "Yes. I suppose. But ..." Worried look'

"But?"

"What if she studies us and there's... no spark? what if... what i think I feel and I think he feels are more in our heads and it doesn't get that boggan stamp of approval?"

"Lucia is nice, and Romana seems a gem, and lord knows we need Anne Marie... but..." nervous "Boggans sometimes intimidate me. I feel ... on trial"

"Feh."

"You would not worry so if you were not genuine."

"It may not be Truehearts - but may I point out that Earl and I are not so sworn."

"A good point, though I admit, if you hadn't told me I never would have guessed you weren't"

"It is what works for us." Simply.

"I envy that sort of thing" She admits with a blush "And thank you. I know matters of heart are not always something Sluagh talk of. "I just, well, boggans KNOW how folks fit together. Feels a touch intrusive at times"

"A'times... but.. I think she might be able to speak to him in a way he would hear."

"He does respect her," Siv admits "At times I think she's where his loyalty lies. More so than my mom"

"Well - I don't doubt he respects and will follow the Chietain."

"He better, love me respect my fam" Firm look

"Aye, but the heart does as it may. You do not love your parents less for seeking the Lion."

"True" She admits, then sighs "Didn't stop mom from using her Gwyd dar on poor Sir Bachdion full blast. SO embarrassing. I'm pretty sure they both think he's doing things he's not"

"It is the job of family to embarrass one, methinks... you have not met the Uncles."

"No I suppose I haven't, are they trouble?" Realizing it's probably a given she still asks

"They are... ah... much."

"We only have two nockers in Rivervale area, One is into seige engines, the other likes explosives. it's..something"

"Well, Hirim is an upholder. Ah... ever see Vashti's bean bag?"

"I did I.." A gasp "He made that ..uhm.. interesting piece?" Not the word she wanted to describe it with, but hey, tact

"It's... aye. Interesting."

"Among other words" A nod

"He did make me the most lovely wingback..."

"Oh, now that.. what is it you liike about wingbacks? I mean, clearly you do."

"Well... they are a classic. They have an elegance, a certain style..."