#elsewhere

The Farmhouse Eatery and Cafe was chosen by Piper not only because it's proximity to River Vale, but also that it serves a variety of options that should appeal to vegetarians, hearty eating and carnivorous Trolls, and even long-haul truckers.

After conferring with both Siv and Jonas, an invitation was extended by the trio to the Chieftain and Mountain Emeritus to join them for a post-4th of July brunch.

"I like the term Mountain Emeritus, " Siv says while they wait for her parents

Piper smiles. "Right? It portrays the respect of the position without inferring that he still holds the role."

"Oooh! I wonder if I could get eggs florentine AND brioche french toast..." Distracting herself from nerves via the menu.

"Get what you like" Jonas says "I'll buy."

Brekke and Frank arrive. A breakfast at a mortal establishment is something of a novelty for Brekke these days, and she looks around the place curiously.

Not so much for Frank; he takes it in stride. Nods to Jonas and Piper, then Siv gets a shift of his facial hair.

Brekke takes a seat at the table. "Good morning."

Frank seats himself as well.

Piper eyes Frank's beard, remembering something Siv said. Hm. Maybe it was just a shift of the light.

"Mr. King, Mrs. King" Jonas says, "Thank you for coming. Please, order what you like. It's on me"

"Um, good morning, Ch- Bre- Mrs. King." She says, a touch awkwardly, taking cue from Jonas.

Siv flashes a wolf grin at her mother and father, "Good day to ye both"

"Did you enjoy the celebration last night?" she asks the three.

She nods! "Mr. King, I always appreciate that you have veggie options on the fire."

Jonas admits "I believe everyone had a good time." It might be noted that while he doted on Piper and Siv, some of the times when he was left on his own, he was gone... however a CAMEL of all things was on the property and childlings got a chance for a ride

No coincidence when Jonas can take the form of animals for nearly an hour at a time

Piper fiddles with a sugar packet.

"Loved it" Siv assures "Good music, good food, got to learn the PROPER way to grill" A nod to her dad.

Another shift.

Brekke appreciates the compliment directed towards Frank. "And unexpected animal rides," she adds, nodding gratitude to Jonas.

Jonas blushes lightly "Well, one..needs to learn how to entertain children"

A brief reprieve from conversation as a waitress arrives to take their orders. Piper is glancing over the mimosas list with a regretful look, but ends up ordering just orange juice.

Siv gives a grin that's a BIT too wide at that comment "Yes. Yes.. very important"

Oh thank god, the Server!

Brekke doesn't seem to notice the odd conversation shift. She's studying the menu carefully. Then she orders: coffee, orange juice, eggs over easy, toast, hash browns, bacon.

Siv, ever different, orders a Toad in the Hole and grape juice

Frank would know this is her usual selection when eating breakfast at a mortal establishment.

For Frank, it's an egg white omlett with veggies, wheat toast, coffee and apple juice.

Jonas orders coffee, Egg sunny side up, bacon and hashbrowns

A brow at Siv.

The waitress hesitates, the menu clearly says that there are no substitutions... however, this crowd is a burly, surly sort, and she does want her tip. "I'll see what I can do." Maureen promises, leaving a carafe of coffee on the table, and taking their order in.

"Oh it's just toast and egg..." siv mmphs a bit but IS happy to explain.

Piper hems and haws over wanting both the eggs florentine and the brioche french toast... finally deciding on the eggs.

The order placed, there is a brief silence over the table.

And then it's just them again

Awkward

Frank pours coffee, offering to everyone around the table before taking his own measure.

Piper sticks to her juice, with an awkward, "None for me, thanks. Um, makes me all jittery, you know?"

Frank nods and makes sure everyone has some, if they want it.

Brekke welcomes the coffee and takes a sip.

It's not terrible! Better than diner coffee, not as good as the stuff Kerri gets.

It's...not Lodge coffee. But it's not bad.

Just so.

And...

Brekke looks across the table at them, quietly curious about the occasion for this breakfast.

Fidget!

"Ah, um. Mrs. King. Mr. King."

Piper starts. She seeks Jonas's and Siv's hands under the table.

Siv takes the offered hand under the table. As does Jonas