#earthrunes

"There is nothing wrong with desiring romance. It is a Fiona hold, after all."

"It just seems so..expected"

"Ah. So - subvert it!"

"Attract the courtship of the unexpected."

"What, kiss a redcap?" Blink

"Perhaps!"

"I think I shall pass" A nose wrinkle

"Though I think seducing a Gwydion might be more a coup..."

"For all both are Summer houses..."

"There are no Gwydions here" intrigued by the challenge though

"Mm, I suppose then it was a foolish notion."

"Yes yes.. I well, for ME it would be yes. " But she looks baffled

"That August and Coradel courted during her fledgehood... well."

"they DID? that scoundrel!"

but she looks intrigued

"Bachdion helped."

"Dirty old goat" She smiles

"He has a certain charm."

"He does"

A sip "And you and Sir Earl? I assume you will have a private Valentine's Day?"

"I was promised a trip!"

"Wayfarers are excellent escorts" A nod and sip

"Agreed."

"I would inqurie into where but I imagine it's a surprise , and if not a surprise, private" A sip "Will you need help with the library?"

"Squire Velvet usually supervises in my absence."

"Won't she be with Tylar?"

"I do not think they are travelling, however..."

"Ah, well, if she has plans let me know. I'll take up the slack?"

"Hm. Now, there are books remaining from when this was an EIluned hold... give me a moment." She rises.

"Certainly" She seems intrigued

Zara slips off to one of the more shadowy corners of the library, seeking a few choice selections for the fledge.

And the fledge's eyes glow with interest

Zara returns - books on magical theory, it seems.

"of course, may I check these out to my room?"

"Certainly. I trust you to take good care of them."

"I shall wreck terrible vengeance on any who would harm them" She seems quite serious

"As is right. Now, you may sign the ledger, here..."

She does, though she switches hands to do it

Smirk.

Eiluned fledges- ADORABLE

"Thank you again for the books and the tea" And she withdraws.

"Good night, Lady Minerva."

Leaving Zara feeling a bit proud. While Minvera might never be a modernist, she IS learning to appreciate commoner wisdom. It's a dent in the traditionalist monarchy

Zara is patient.

Bronte flutters to her shoulder "Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach.”
― Aristotle"

And a lick in Zara's ear for a job well done

(End Scene)