#earthrunes

"Well, what's theirs has been taken by corporationns and banks .. I intend to take it back"

"May I recommend we coordinate your efforts with the Barony's?" he suggests "It may be we should consult the sluagh themselves, as well."

"They might appreciate that" Halina agrees

Hume sighs "Yes, Baron"

"Your heart is in the right place, Lord Hume." he assures the younger man "Thank you."

"Yes, Baron I... excuse me please" He rises his meal half finished

"Lord Hume, have I offended?" he looks troubled and rises as well "My most sincere apologies; it was not my intent."

"I just... wish people would trust me to know my business" he slips out in a hurry

"Oh dear." Halina winces "Young wilder pride" though she is a wilder herself she's not as young

August exhales, and takes his seat. "I will ... try to apologize, again."

Shallimar sighs and rises "I think I'll go pester the boy, upset him even more, wiht anyluck he won't crrack a smile"

A pat on the baron's back to reassure him

August opens his mouth, shuts it. Nods.

He eats his meal quietly.

Shalimar heads off

Gideon the troubadour coughs in his hand "Not your fault, Baron. It's as our guest says. he's proud"

"Of course."

"And he hoped to impress you." the boggan adds "Course that was obvious"

"It... he did?" confused.

"Well, course" Gideon says "he doesn't understtad you and the baroness but he hopes you thinkn well of him"

"I do. I have told him as much."

"He has to make himself believe it, Baron. that's not on you. " Gidoen says

"mmm " Minerva makes a note of somethig

and ... more ffood is put on August's plate, and conversation goes on

(End scene)