#earthrunes

Ivanka is better, and has much to do to make up for. Dustbunnies are fed, dust levels are cultivated just right.

She even gives a bit of blood to the sisters

Not HER blood, but let's not quibble on sources

The kinain is quite happy

Enchanted, and her dream job of serving a great lady even if she has no title

Zara would not think of herself as a "great lady," even if she is every inch as aristocratic as most sidhe.

Ah, and Ivanka knows this and would never suggest it. Part of a good maid's duty is not just serving, but serving in proper fashion as pleases. The tea set is looked over, cleaned carefully. Any crracks or chips must come of time, and never appear forced.

Two large baskets are in the library, packed with a years worth of knitting.

Yule. after all, is nigh.

Ivanka smiles thinly at this, which for her is almost an open grin. She rather enjoys the socks she got last year.

A bright red pair is still on the needle, a few rows from complete.

Some folk still get purchased socks - Zara is no boggan, her hands are only so fast.

But she tries to get them all with care.

"Ivanka?" A new voice says, Selene, "Good to have you back. "

"Thank you, Selene" She turns and puts hand over her hear, "How did it go?"

"Ah, Lime tea" Selene says

"oh." eyes widen "Oh dear"

"Yes," Selene squirms "the Steward wants you to ah, educate me in some tea matters. When you have time?"

"Yes, I see I must," Ivanka has finished here, "Let's try now. This is too crucial to ignore"

And off they go for a most important education