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"So, Dagmar? How goes it? " Nadeen asks after sneaking near her at the party

"Pretty good, I guess? I made cupcakes."

"I had one, it was delicious" Nadeen admits "I didn't know you had multi classed as a Hearth/Storm"

A little snort and a tiny, pleased tug at the corner of her mouth.

"You know I don't like big parties. Helping out is my happy place."

"I know," She smiles "You can talk for hours to the horses, but are at a loss with people. Still, I had to see you when I visited. You're my friend"

A small nod. "Always."

"That said, you understand how hard Pennons is going to be for me when Silverwolf faces Rivervale?" A bit of a smile

Brow. "Going to Bergen?"

"If I don't let Dee have her rematch with you in the joust she's going to pout. You ever deal with a pouting satyr?"

"Not often."

"no funn... besides, I trust Rivervale, and with two new fledges I prefer your influences on them... bit of a cheat but there you have it"

"Oh yeah! How are they doing?"

"Arthur is frustrated with the world .. new sidhe syndrome, why are folks so difficult and not acting like i think I should" She looks troubled "Then there's Katrina. Our nocker. She's a bit damaged"

"Well, hopefully you'll set him straight that this is not Arcadia."

"Damaged?"

"Before her dream dance, she had regular contact with an Autumn person for months"

"As I understand, that can do a lot... shit. You don't want another mess like Adam. Jordan seems to be doing better..."

"Glad Jordan is turning into a person" A smle then.. a sigh and A nod "Gwen is beating herself up for not noticing earlier. Katrina.. thistle, makes the quirkest art. She's ggot this one mushroom with a face that I swear touches an ancient memory, but she's been told by that Autumn person her art is a waste and worse"

"And if you're told you are worthless often enough, it can be easy to believe it."

"Yes, if I recall you had similar if not exactly cut and paste experiences. Any advice? "

"Well, I was angry and lashed out a lot. Mm. Try to prevent self-harm. Be patient. Keep giving her chances to be part of things."

"Like - Kerri kept having me do stuff, y'know?"

"Make her feel included, and keep her occupied. Yes I suppose I cann do that"

"And then belonging sort of sneaks up on you." A smile.

"It does, doesn't it?" She smiels herself and looks about "God, when I first came to this place as myself they didn't know what to do with me andn it showed"

"We didn't, nope. I didn't."

"Well, you had good reason. I knnow" Sympathetic, "And the poor Chief. Probably felt like the Count was just chuckinngg the Unseelie sidhe where she'd do least harm"

"Well, you came here, and we were oathbound..."

"I know, but I grew to love it. Still do"

"But yeah, you gotta cheer for Silverwolf at Pennons."

"A troll understands Duty."

"Well, when it's NOT Silverwolf I'll be cheering on Rivervale."

"Hmph."

"might even put a bet down on a Gwydion, oh the scandal" wrist to forehead

Lip-quirk.

"I'm going to have fun with this..." Nadeen admits "I know you will. You on Star? Like poetry"

"Yeah, I'm riding Star. Connor's gonna squire for me."

"He's going to look adorable"

"Oh yeah. He's a good egg."

"How are you doing? Glad to be going back to school school with Lupe and May?"

"Mmph."

"It's weird. Being a senior."

"Bound to happen eventually" She nods "Think they'll make Lupe Captain of the Girl's BBall?"

"Maybe."

"Or you could go for it"

"Well... Lupe is more extroverted."

"And naturally bossy... " A smirk

"Also true."