#earthrunes

"Bloody thorns on roses and thoughts quite forbidden, dark shadows stretch near monsters quite hidden, dark unseen happenings then sudden screams, these are a few of the Samhain things" "Hellfire steeds ridden by horsemen now headless, fiends that hunt you until you are breathless, giant bats that fly, full moon on their wings, these are a few of the samhain things!" "Witches in black robes, thrusting spoons into cauldrons with cackling slashes, roaring bonefires in the center of Unseelie party bashes! A sense some part of the shadow is never leaving! These are a few of the samhain things!" "When the Veil thins, when omens in minor key sing, I simply remember these are all samhian things, and I join all the others and GOOOO MAAD"

Stevi is wearing her black hat

Gideon follows, "Stevi, you've gone unseelie early." Worried

"NOooo" The Country girl beams "You don't say?"

And she leers at him

"Stevi... you get kind of rash when you're unseelie" The boggan says "And don't look at me. That trick where you get me to hold those leather cords won't work this year"

She rolls her eyes "Your loss" She moves on "So what? Being Unseeliee isn't a crime"

"No, but you might do something you'll regret later, and wihtout samhain's mist to cover the embarrassment"

Adam walks past, coming from the kennels. Dumas heels at his side.

"Well hello, Sailor. " Stevi says

"Oh dear, here we go" Gideon says

"Hey, Stevi. Hi, Gideon."

"Adam, you ever wonder what it's like to be tied up, tied down, rode hard and put away wet?" Stevi inquires

"Oh sweet mother of god" Gideon sighs

That makes him grin. "Don't have to wonder. You interested?"

"Adam, I have to warn you, she's unseeliie right now and might be more than you expect" Gidieon tries to explain

"Ain't nothing wrong with a bit of change time to time" Stevi runs fingers over Adam's ears "Let's go "

"Let me put Dumas away. Come with us?" He slips an arm around her. "S'ok Gideon. You've met Nab, right?" With a grin.

"Yes but.. Adam I.. oh fine. Have fun" Gideon says

Stevi walks along "Move along, little dawgie"

Dumas walks with them, of course, happy

Adam kennels the dig easily and turns to Stevi, putting his arms around her. "Now......"

She kisses him, bit of bite to her lips

"Mmmm...." He does not seem to mind. "Your room or mine?"

"I got a place" She drags him off

Adam gets an..education, one that even Nab might not have shown him, yet. Stevi' style is a lot more demanding

(End Scene)

Meanwhile, August may not rule, but he can feel even now, unseelie tilting for the hold.

He sighs.

It seems honor is slowly eroding for some, more deception and treachery (Even if well intended) seems to be the norm.Duties aren't neglected, but passions are coming first for many slowing down efficiency, much to Delores frustration but credit to the Steward, she did prepare for much of this before hand. August knows she had extra supplies brought in

And she walks with him, "I swear, Baron, even some of my fellow boggans seem to be on the drift"

"I trust the Dreaming that the season is necessary..... but that does not mean it is easy. Or welcome."

"My thoughts exactly" She sighs "If I hadn't gotten ahead in September we might be in trouble. Of course, the folks are most worried about the satyrs slipping and the pooka. The trouble those two kiths can cause to a hold." A sigh "I fear Stevi has already gone. Gideon says she's bound to break a few hearts and who knows what else"

August is troubled. "It will be over soon."

Almost as much to comfort himself as her.

"Yes, then there's the clean up... physical clean up and otherwise. " The steward nods "Lord, I've been meaning to ask, is there anything you need supply wise for either the scriptorium or the Bannerhouse?"

"There might be a few items. I will have Tylar bring you a list."

"Of course' She says then smiles "Congratulations on the wins on Pennons by the way "

A modest smile "Thank you. I have excellent support and teachers."

"And requests for scribing commisions. Normally requests can go three ways, through you or your squires first, through the steward first, or, oddly, our herald. Do you have a preference? Having Innish or I handle go between might keep you from getting swamped but up to you"

"I would hate to burden you further. "

"Well, normally I'd fuss and say 'no no not at all' but I admit I will be a bit swamped. We're down a maid now that Taylor is becoming Court Bee Keeper

"

"But I can roll with it" She says

August nods. "I will ask my squires to handle it with support from the Herald. "

"Very well.." A nod "I guess i need to put out feelers for a new boggan"

"A new maid." August suggest gently.

"Well, yes I just said.." A pause "Oh, you mean non boggans as well? Mmm my kith can be a bit territorial about the position. Is there some non boggan you're specifically suggesting?"

"No, Steward. Who you select is entirely your province. "

"mm I suppose it would be unfair to not give some others a chance. I mean, Rollo earned Thane hood, Maybe some one will earn maid hood" A nod "Thank you, Baron. That might speed up recruiting at a time we need it"