#earthrunes

"Sorry August, donn't mean to put you on the spot, but I want Zara to be happy and I know she needs mystteries, action, and lore"

"I want her to have those, too. This summer, a few weeks and we'll have a Quest together, yes?"

"She'll love that" A smile "I want my lady to know that oathed doesn't mean boring. She's.. oh mann, it's wonderful. I wake up hearing our bird making its music and..." a blush "pardon"

August smiles. "I understand." with certainty.

"I feel so much more certain of myself," Then a nod " i suppose you do. How's Coradel?"

A smile at even the name, the word. "She is well, thank you for asking. And how are you?"

"Tired. No one told me a squire would be so exhausting"

August laughs softly. "You should have asked me."

"I should. he's a fun kid mind you. I think he's already been in every non residential room in the hold"

"I would not be surprised if the House of Secrets has interests here." August agrees.

"You don't think he's spying on me and reporting to Eiluned?"

"No, Sir. If I thought that, you would know it already."

"Thanks"

"You are welcome."

"You believe Zara will be, ah, pleased.... satisfied? With a quest starting next week or the week after instead of something else?"

"I think a lot depends on the quest, but probably. My lady is a forgiving soul, and knows where to find delights" As smitten as ever, a bit more open about it

He nods. "Very well. I'm glad."

And August clasps his friend's arm. "Please forgive me, I have these papers to take care of, and dinner. I hope to see you there." he speaks of the usual dinner-after-court, nods, and moves on.

"Of course..." And they part

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