#earthrunes

And so it is, that August and Zara are having talk in the library, when Sir Bachdion enters in

"Sir." August nods. "All is well?"

"Bachdion!" A happy greeting. The witch is in a good mood.

Pardon, librarian.

August smiles a little at Zara's mood.

The satyr looks a touch weary but cheers at the librarian's good mood and the baron's kind concern "Interesting situation . I looked into Dame Temerity's foray, that apartment complex? Adam had his first real bout with Banality. The new Owner is an Autumn person I fear."

"But I intrude. How are the two of you? Things seem well?"

August frowns. "Is the boy alright?" he says of a teen 4 years younger than him.

"Yes, all is well here." He glances at Zara for agreement.

"Aye... autumn people? A landlord?"

August nods. "Eviction. A loss of many dreams."

Eyebrow. "Seems like a call for legal help, nu?"

"He's shaken.. odd. That sidhe soul inside of him, it IS subject to Banality. I could ken the difference"

"Oh, that puzzlebox, aye."

"Well" Bachdion says "Not sure what you've heard, Miss Zara, but it seems this fellow is using any excuse he can to jack up prices and kick folks out. A lawyer.. mmm"

A faint frown. "Zara, I'm not sure he'd like to be referred to so. And yes, there are legal resources. I can provide avenues, but I cannot take direct action."

"It's not a bad way to describe him" Bachdion says "And I might have a way to help the O'Connels, but it's rather ah.. Satyr Fiona." A grin

August has to think about it, then colors lightly.

"Still, we could provide resources... away from the autumn person, of course."

"I'm sure you would be an immediate comfort, Sir, but in long-term aid.... housing, food, employment....."

"Yes. I thought of that.. I was thinking of letting them use my apartment for a week. I rarely go there anyway"

He nods at their input "But what to do about the Autumn Person himself? He seems almost.. contagious. Those two women lost hope rapidly around him"

August rises. "Sir, are -you- well?" Concern as he kens the satyr.

"Only a touch of the Unseelie not that there's anything wrong with that, Adam took the brunt of the Banality" Bachdion says "how are you two doing by the way? Miss Zara, forgive my prying, but you seemed in quite good spirits"

August still looks troubled, but does not object.

"We went on a journey."

"Must have been a good one" The satyr observes letting her decide how much to share.

She nods!

Oh yes, light on her feet, almost dancing as she flits from shelf to shelf.

August's expression smoothes to a fond smile again.

Bronte has been testy lately about folks who oggle her books, but of course, her Librarian is welcome, and she trusts August. She does make sure the sign out list is displayed.

There IS a broom in the corner, with pale straw and a silvery-grey handle.

"Did one of the staff leave that behind? " the satyr asks looking at the broom "Delores will fuss at them if so"

"No!"

"Tis mine!"

August takes his seat thoughfully.

And looks up as Zara blurts.

"Oh?" An innocent look on the satyr's face. "is the staff not sweeping here properly?"

"It... adds character..."

"And they mustn't sweep more, it would disturb the dustbunnies..."

Bronte humfs "Property is a right of mankind, as surely as liberty-John Adams"

Sir Bachdion glances over at the reactions... the slaugh being almost girlishly prim and protective about the broom, and the dragon a touch surly in defense of things. Of course, Zara IS a youthful lady still, and Bronte IS a dragon of sorts. "I shall keep my hands to myself" eyes sparkling

"Thank you, good sir."

"The state of the library is fine as it is." August says.

"Of course" Bachdion says "Lovely broom by the way. Can't help but notice some glamour about it"

August takes another moment to think, nods. "Remembering the High King's injunction about avoiding Autumn People when possible, I think the best course for the moment is to provide what legal recourse we can. Perhaps Magnus will look into this landlord; that sometimes provides a crack in which we can put a crowbar and open things up."

"The library is most fine, aye. I've arranged a trade with Alabaster Hollow..."

Zara nods. "To spare the tenants, aye."

August nods. "And to spare their dreams."

"Sensible. I know Adam wants to be involved, but I am cautious about over extending him ... maybe I SHOULD work with him to help the O Connels"