#earthrunes

Zara is seized by Earl's arm, but she wants to be seized. She is thrilled with delight, for Baba Yaga's gift includes that her memories of the Haven are 90% there! She KNOWS, and that fills her and lights her.

"Someone's in a good mood," Earl says "Did you have an adventure?" He pulls her to her with gentle strength

"I did!" She twines about him, a vine clinging to an oak.

A wolfish grin, "It was fun I see," As she clambers around him in obvious good spirits

"Aye. Witchy things."

"Witchy things" A nod "Well, they better invite you to that" proudlty "You were into the witchy before it was cool"

"True." She kisses his cheek and snuggles in. "Though I am thinking I should focus more on that last step... "

"mmm?" Happy with an arm full of girlfriend

"Feh, half of me is tempted to redouble efforts on, say, chicanery instead. Or something useful in a fight... I do have a bit of primal, nu?"

"I would know ALL the magics, then I should be in perfect happiness."

"Well, we could incoropriate love making as bunks for your spell training" he says with sincere eyes

A soft rattle of her almost-laughter.

"There is, amongst the Mer, an art of Love. Or perhaps, more accurately, desire."

"I could inflame thee. Taunt thee, make thee burn..." Fingers twist in his hair.

"It's working already" He assures and kisses her then parts "Beltaine in the air. Shall we reserve a private spot by the river ?"

"My River."

"Your river , your trueheart..." A Kiss "All yours and happily so"

"Aye."

"And I am thine. Is this not well?"

"No, it is not well, it is PERFECT" Happily husked into her ear. And a raven, it's feathers shifting, sings

"Oh!" Delight.

They may end up practicing in the bedroom for what will happen on the River bank later. It's a very good rehearsal

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Of course, Beltaine at a Fiona hold is like few other places. Even during the daylilght wilders (And some grumps) have found places for romantic meals together, making out, and yes.. more. The childlings are lead on excursion where they get to plant flowers and trees in the country side. A good distraction, and as they are bribed with games and treats, they are good with this

Emma helps with the childlings, happily planting flowers and joking around.

Meaning Oswald shares that duty.. he does most of the digging for the sapplings

In payment, he gets a dandelion crown!

Oswald blushes.

Behind them, a toad keeps watch.. and might make corrections

Isis is very proud. She has planted Dandy Lions and Tigerlilllies!

Enri and Poppi planted a dogwood (With Oswald's help)

Emma is very proud of all of them!

Poppi hugs her "It's the best beltaine since Haley's comet... " Then in a whisper "But you sure you don't want to do some heeing and sheeing with jedi guy? You two is wilders and all.. and I might want to have grand pups one day" the little girl wags

"Poppi!" Oh, who knew Possums could be red?

"Well I just want you to know... Ice cream!" She yells as her ear goes up. Sure enough, the music of an ice cream truck goes by

"Ice cream!"

keen canine ears...

ice cream truck

that poor guy gets swamped as , a man (oswald) with 4 kids dangling from him makes an order for two fudge bombs, 3 drumsticks, and a cheery blaster... and that's just to start

Emma gets a chipwich!

Mmmm chipwich

Isis licks at the bear paw shaped ice cream she's got, muttering fiercely "I am the superior predator"

August is wearing a very ornate flower crown with good natured dignity, and ensures certain ladies have roses; Zara's is white, Leonora's is yellow, and of course Coradel's is red red red.

Leonora laughs softly for Thistlesnort's antlers are bedecked with flowers and ribbons as well

Zara tucks the rose into her hatband - it is a magnificently witchy hat, trimmed with silk organza.

"You look beautiful, Zara, as always." he says with a quiet smile.

"You are kind, as always."

"And you're both right" Earl says "Though I won't say 'as always' " Warm humor. He is dressed to the nines in a fine suit of vibrant spring colors

"Of course not." August says "I'm frequently wrong."

"We forgive that." Gentle teasing.