#earthrunes

August nods. "I will."

And taking the bottle, and his books, he moves on.......... (?)

"Baron, good to see you!" as soonn as he gets into the hallways

Good grief he's popular today

August turns to see who.....?

Why Sir Sergi, a man not knownn for chipper disposition

August nods. "Sir. All is well?"

"Well, the loss of an appenntice is troublesome. But I actually have good news for the Baroness..and yourself I suppose"

August's expression goes somber. "Adam's situation is... unfortnate. For more than just him; perhaps he was unaware of his impact on EarthRunes. But, you say you have good news? Coradel is on campus for the day....."

"the lad felt too strongly. No disrespect to the Fiona, but I sometimes wonder if Varich aloofness might not have sheltered him" A sad look, then he snaps out of it "Yes, well, Yes. I have a chance for a fae hound breed we do not have yet"

"Ah. Well. Thiat might be more in Coradel's arena than mine."August demurs "More of an EarthRunes item than a bannerhouse."

"Ah, truth, but I am somewhat excited" He confesses, "It is often one gets a chance at the same linne that protected Buckingham Palace"

"Corgis?"

"Indeed, Pembroke Corgis"

"I'm sure Coradel will be interested."

"I shall let her knnow" he bows low

And this time, no one bothers August

(End Scene)

Earl awaits Zara...a bit nervous. August was right. He moved too quickly without seeing his better half.

"There is so much kugel..."

"I'm looking for a friendly redcap to invite over" He admits "Ah, Zara, love? There's something I must confess to you"

"Aye, love?"

"You aren't happy a the idea of ggoing back to Vassar, in person" He says "I am aware of this. Clem didn' realize she had stepped on a painful subject for you there."

"Ah..."

"Well. Ah."

"The house is quite nice."

"And a'times, we see Miriam..."

"Darlin, you're miserable there... the college more than the house, of course. Let's face it, one day we shall have our rickety victorian with a garret, bats fluttering in and out of roof tiles and a spider in every corner of every room... but this place is where you are happy...and yes, visits to Scarsdale too. I started to take steps on your behalf. And fortunately, I realized I must make sure you agree."

"Ah... pardon? I.. Earl, I cannot withdraw. Tis Vassar."

"I know, but... What we can do is have Lord Hume hack into their records, give you a medical reason to STAY on Remote class programs. "

A creased forehead.

"So you would still be attending Vassar as you are now" he says "I was tempted to surprise you with it, but... we're partners and I shouldn't try to be protective you with your life. I DO think it's a good idea though."

"You could take classes in your room here or the library, or even Scarsdale when it pleased you"

"I like the computer classes..."

"but..."

"But?" he asks

"But.. it.."

He takes her hand and waits

"I am uncertain." She frowns.

"I should go..."

"Why should you go?" he asks "I'm not saying either way, but you make it sound like an obligation. What's wrong with choosing the remote classes if those are more effective for your learning? "

She gums on her lower lip.

"I..."

"Take your time, I didn't mean to add to your worry by suggesting this option"

"Thou didst not..."

"I.. I appreciate the care, truly."

"You're the breath in my lungs. Of course I care... but I see the danger in holding you to protect you. For one, I might go blue"

"heh"

A smile "No rush. Lord Hume is a nervous sort of Neebish, but not a bad fellow I think."

"I have allowed him to scan the novels."