#earthrunes

"Oh, perhaps. Certainly Derynwydd thought she was one but turned out to be another. But if you become a Gwydion, you are likely to provide the house some element it requires."

"Hmm. I suppose, since it seems that school buildings will be reopening, we will need to sort out those arrangements for those of you still attending."

"We are all likely to provide any House we are Sained into some necessary element." August agrees.

A warm smile to August, and a squeeze of his hand.

A shy smile and squeeze back.

Minerva ponders "Yes, I suppose I'll be among unechaned sorts for education again"

Coradel nods. "Excellent opportunity for locating dreamers."

"Yes, I am a bit weak there" She wrinkles her nose

"See? Advantage." A wink.

"Now, will you all excuse me as I change for court?"

Hume seems to snap back "Ah yes, dreamers." then anoher blink "And, of course, Baroness"

Another brief kiss for August...though not as brief as the first...and a nod to the others before she's gliding down the corridor.

Minerva curtsies to the departing baroness

August seems a bit at sea as he is kissed and left for a wardrobe.

He clears his throat. "Ah. Where were we?"

"Public school I think, though with summer here" Minerva shrugs

"Yes. Well. I'm sure you both look forward to a school year outside these walls?"

"I like working remotely" Hume explains

Minerva ponders "mixed feelings"

"But the chance to interact with others? Learn in a vibrant environment? Exchange thoughts?"

"I get that from discord or in a pinch, slack" Hume says

Minerva admits "I think i might enjoy some of that, Baron"

"Discord or slack....?"

"Internet platforms?"

"Right" He says

"Ah."

Minerva ponders "I think I prefer face to face conversations. Miss Zara is an excellent conversationalist"

August smiles. "She is."