#fenixtj

"I can't decide between the Unicorn or the Butterfly " Ariel admits

"You could get wings by your eyes and then a horn between...

(DD for troll boy please?)

The latino boy appears to be a local. he's big for his age, she's get about 7 or 8 but that troll bulk and size on his mien even as a childling is impressive. He has dark hair ... but in his fae mein, the hair not only looks longer, but there is a streak of white blonde in it. Rather than typical blue, he leans more towards gray.

But it's a polished gray with slight blue highlights. Thse new fangled troll dreams. mmm

His mortal clothes are simple shirt jeans and sneakers... but his voile is that of a peasant.

Jess gets a Coca Cola and turns and oh, there we are. "Merry Beltaine." She greets her kith sib.

"Merry Beltaine to you, Countess" He says in Spanish and bows

"You have the advantage of me."

And ELLIE gets hugged "YES..." Ariel says "A Butterfly unicorn.. like a pegasus"

And soon she's explaining to Duff what she wants. with .oh this color.. nno wait.. that one...

"Pardon? " He says his Spanish is definitely Mexican "I..do not mean to take advantage" He is alarmed "I thought all were invited here... "

"All are. But you know who I am, and I don't know who you are." She points out amiably.

"Thank you, Mister Duff!"

"Oh" he says relieved "I'm not anyone important. I am Holger... My fae name is... it means Island of spears...which I like but I try not to get snotty about. I used to Frequent Summer Strike's hold but while I am welcome at Skyhook they're always MAKING things and I.. I don't make things so ithought I would come here for Beltaine"

"You're both welcome. Keep working on your Spanish.. .it will take practice, and skill does"

That from Duff

"Holger. Good to meet you. Welcome to Fenix."

"An honor, Countess. I thought I had upset you"

"Not at all." She assures him.

"Good. I learned manners from Baorn Summerstrike. I'm Seelie so he tolerated me"

Jessica's expression is somber. "I have nothing but respect for House Gwydion. I regret what happened with the Baron."

"He .. he w as a bad leader, wasn't he?" The boy says "I should have done something. I should have protected them."

"Ellie..." pulling at her sleeve, Ariel says "Are princesses allowed Ice Cream?" She gestures

"Ooo,,, I think so!"

"Let's get in line!"

And into the line they get

Jessica shakes her head. "You bear no fault in this, Holger. I am sure there was a time when he was different, more accepting."

"Strawberry , Vanlla, Chocolate or Rocky Road? " The kindly boggan man asks the girls

Holger nods "Gracious. Cometessa. I... know what you say is true .. in my head, but my gut.. it twists sometimes when I think how I just watched folks get dragged away"

"Mmm... chocolate, por-fa-vor?"

Jessica nods. "I understand. I have only found that honoring those memories, and striving to do things differently when an opportunity presents itself, helps."

"Of course" the man says in rusty but friendly English and he serves her a good scoop on her choice of sugar cone or waffle cone.

"Gracias!"

Holger says "Si. I will not fail in my purpose again" Set jaw on that young boy. okay, the jaw will grow. "Do not worry, Comettesse. I shall guard the line"

"De Nada" The boggan says and give Ariel her Strawberry

Eleanor happily licks her ice cream. Somehow, miraculously, she does NOT get it smeared over her face. Sidhe magic.

Ariel is not so lucky.. her hair tries to get into it 'Ack... problematic"

"Holger. It's Beltaine, and you are not on duty. So say I. Enjoy yourself."

"Duty is most enjoyable" he protests

"No argument from me! But right now, your duty is to Beltaine."

He ponders this.. then nods "My Duty today is to Beltaine"

"Oh no!"

Ellie tries to help her friend.

"Try" might be the operative term.

If only Salma were here to save them!

Jessica nods. "Yes."

"Then.. since I can't, can you go save the young El Norte Satyr girl from her ice cream?" The troll boy points to the strawberry crisis

"Oh dear....." Jessica nods farewell to Holger and heads over to Ariel. "Need a hand?"

"Hair!"