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Of course... He thinks ... Mrs Shaw is angry but more than likely that is rooted in insecurity.

With regret, he certainly understands the grips of insecurity.

"Penny for your thoughts?"

"Mm? Oh, terribly sorry Sir; my mind was a million miles away. Just a... conundrum I'm wrestling with."

"Well, maybe I can assist? You are my Banner House Lord after all, and unlike Temeirty, who IS fierce, you can understand me"

A chuckle. "I am most affectionate towards our fierce Dame, yes."

"I am... pondering how to soften a heart that is gripped with anger born of insecurity. A mortal heart."

"mmm" he says "That's a delicate situation, but I state the obvious. Are there more details you can share?"

He can, and does. Circumspectly.

"Ah," the albino Sidhe ponders "If I may? Do you know if her husband is a frequent.. viewer or such? Or this is a first ? "

"I have -no- idea." with heartfelt emphasis.

"It could be a factor in ensuring her he is not disinterested in her , that this is not a chronic condition.." Ahem as he tries to word it kindly "Another option might be to use a bit of glamour on him , selective, to urge him to praise his wife a bit. Not a compulsion, but a nudge? "

A frown. "Perhaps. I was hoping to soften -her- heart."

"I'm just not sure how." he admits "How to inspire her with a live-and-let-live security."

"A shame you can't switch their places for a time"

"That would be a great intrusion." soberly.

"You're right. Magic can't solve everything.. but still, if she were to gain empathy...." He ponders "I wonder if Mrs. Shaw knows how much rent has gone up for those who don't own their own homes?"

"I don't really know very much about her."

"Mmm what if you were to visit your classmate 'get the adress wrong' and end up talking to Mrs Shaw instead?"

A blink. "That... could be a start." a frown "Unless she thought I was a, ah, 'john.' I think Mrs. Shaw saw me bring Alexis home."

"Oh. Mmm .. bring lawbooks? It would show you're no typical ..client"

"I think I'd like to know what Mr Shaw does for a living first." August says dryly.

"Fair point" He sips his tea

"And, for that matter, more about Mrs. Shaw." a sigh "I'll need to speak with Lord Hume."

"A formidible source of information himself." A nod

"He is. A true asset."

"And more confident of late" He observes

"He wears it well."

"Maybe, just maybe, he'll be a wortthy heir after all"

"I think he is worthy, as a man and a lord."

"As an heir? I'm not sure that's a post that requires worthiness." a sip.

"I think the Baroness thinks it does. "

"You may be right."

"But she has gentled a little to him. Which is good. Not his fault he was picked"