#earthrunes

A nod. "And, of course, their nature."

"Their nature?" She says "Oh yes, protective"

"No changeling can deny their dream and thrive."

"No, it.." A thought "Banality is born of such. I was warned. Though, the good news is there are varations. I need not bark orders at folks to fill the sidhe role" A chuckle "And I'll be more welcome for not doing so"

"Well, beauty is a thing which can take many forms."

"Mmm" she ponders then says "Do you have a book on the Sister Houses? I know I can learn from the source, ahving one of each House here, but.. an outside perspective can tell me more"

"Hm. In a Fiona hold, at that... oh, Sir Almond will just suit you."

"Sir Almond? Not Sir Almandine?"

"Aye. A Fiona satyr and scholar." She browses and selects a volume.

"Is he a scholar of reputation? Or self styled?"

"Read, and find out. I would be interested in hearing your thoughts." Zara offers out the book.

"I will, thank you" she takes it, and promptly signs for it, "And thank you for being so understanding"

With that, Minerva withdraws to go read the book in the privacy of her room.

And at least one of the spiders says I like her

(end Scene)