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"Assuming Baroness Coradel doesn't abduct the child any chance she gets. Your wife is a very odd mix of matriarch and young wilder heart"

Another smile... loving and real....."As you say."

That makes her blush a bit, but with admited envy "I am no Fiona, but the love you two have found is .. it must be nice"

"We.....ah. Allow me to say.... we worked for what we have."

"Ah, nothing worthwhile is easy .A lesson to add to my list of lessons"

"Mmm." he pours another round.

"Speaking of hard work, I thought I should tell you, the library had some new lawbooks added. I don't know if they to your field but thought you might want to know."

"Thank you. I appreciate the information."

"I'm sure Miss Zara will love showing them off to you, I hope I haven't ruined a surprise" She sips , she looks to be feeling much better "Baron, thank you. I... I don't claim to understand all of your way of thinking, but you do make me think it may yet work out for the best, or at least not the worst. For that I'm grateful"

He sets down his cup and rises as well. "You are most welcome. Other points of view that could be valuable are here, as well."

"I think I shall visit for a cup of opinion from you again, it goes well with the tea" She smiles and sets her own tea down, to bow, then says "Be well, Baron"

"And, you." he returns her courtesy.

(End Scene)