#earthrunes

A drawing of a stick figure in Truthbranch colors with an exagerated Q on his head (Spit curl) flying up to a flaming tower of DEATH to rescue a princess with a cat tail has been left in AUgust's office

He finds it and is .... bemused.

Later, he will show it to Coradel.

Coradel looks at it, then holds it up next to him and makes a show of comparison. "Hmmmm...."

He chuffs, amused.

She taps his spit curl with her finger and smiles. "It's a fine likeness. You must thank you for it."

He sighs and tries to slick the forelock back. "I will."

"In fact, I think it would be quite appropriate for you to have tea with the little princess."

A blink. "Ah. I, ah. Well."

She puts up a hand. "A suggestion, not an obligation," she reassures him.

"I should?" doubtful.

"Well, she'd love it, I think."

"I... suppose I could...."

She winks. "Tell me how it goes."

He nods. "What is your day like?"

"Well, I took Samson out for a ride earlier, and I suspect Captain Waveborn will want to challenge me on the course again." A bit bemused by that. "Court later, such as it is these days. But right now....not much. You?"

"Well, a tea to plan, apparently. I think I have my studies ready for tomorrow." A pause. "Would you like to visit the Love Lock bridge?"

"Oh, that sounds lovely."

A shy smile. "Alright."

She takes his arm and lets him escort her to his car, after letting the staff know.

And off they go......

**** Co opting***

Siv says "Sir Sergei?"

"Yes, Siv?" He says

"Did you ah... did you give her the puppy?"

"My debt to you is repaid, and besides, I agree , she will be a good master to Lazuli." Sir Sergei says

"Did you tell her it was me?"

"I had to. She has demense. And was curious. She sends her appreciation"

"She does?" Siv seems surprised.

"I don't know why you are so surprised. Your sister is mannerly, courteous, and yet has a dignified bearing. From your description I expected a seething volcano of angst."

"Pent up angst" She says

"Then more respect is due her," He says "Feelings that are unseemly should be subdued and contained."

"Oh right, you're PRE fiona hold" She raises a brow

"Yes," The Varich says

"So you like my sister?" She says

"No. I do admire her composure. You would do well to learn from her example" He walks on

Siv mutters "Varich are mean"

............back to Coradel /August stuff