#fenixtj

"Si, no bueno." A frown to Vaeltide. "Unless you'd like one too? Remember, he can breath our air, we cannot breath his. So it is best to start polite."

Vaeltilde says "Well, my House is known for Longboats, but mostly for raiding. I suppose diplomacy will have a chance though"

"It would be good to ask the nocker..."

"Well, he's over there..eating" Ariel gestures

Elias is eating.

He appears to be enjoying the tacos

Adam's gaze lingers on the little Aesin a bit.

Piper clears her throat as says, kindly enough, after all, they are children - "Adam is my boyfriend and escort. He is not my servant." Reaching over and squeezing his hand.

He grins and squeezes her hand back.

Salma, sensing a bit of tension, adds in a friendly tone, "That's okay. He can be both."

Vaeltilde turns and raises a tiny brow, liking a little like an angel trying to decide if she will have to release holy fire or not, but then nods to Salma "Yes. His behavior is what matters"

A little crease between Ellie's eyebrows.

"Hi, Adam" Ariel waves " good to see you again. how's Zane?"

"Good! Last time I saw him." Adam nods and takes a swig of (disappointingly) fruit juice.

"He's good!" Piper adds. "Zane's my cousin, you know. If he ever gives you trouble, let me know and I can probably find some embarrassing baby pics or something."

Ariel starts to thank Adam, then grins wide at Piper "It's a deal. Thanks! You're really good, Piper! " An appreciative nod "And your hooves got a good shine" This is given as causally as praising another girl's hair.

Piper grins. "I'll bring you some of the wax I use next time I come by. "

"That's a deal, Piper. I can always use dirt." Adam says about BabyZane.

She grins to him. "He's your bro, you're on your own. See, you can get dish from him about ME, so I gotta stay neutral there."

"Awww!" Adam looks mock-disappointed that his cunning plan has failed.

"That's a thought, though. If your plans to talk to the nockers and find a.. sea witch? Don't work out? Maybe Zane can help out. He's planning on being a wicked-cool magician and all that."

"Chief Clem said that trying to heal wouldn't bring his voice back."

"He doesn't do healing... he works on making magic work in new and interesting ways." A shrug. "Worth checking out!"

"Right. I just want to help Dean, he seems nice."

"He really does. It sounds like a worthy quest, too. If I can help, you let me know."

"Thank you, Piper!"

She looks to Adam and smiles. "Did you want to hobnob with anyone else while we wait for the decision?"

Vaeltilde is enjoying her meal, when Baron Tidemarch approaches

"My ward, it is time to go" The Baron says his eyes shine with something restrained.

Adam is about to answer (after a moment of thought) when the Baron approaches and he quiets again, drawing himself up.

Piper is suddenly deeply interested in her plate.

"But, I thought ... thought we were staying until the announcements were made?" Vaeltilde says "And I could talk to the Countess" She clearly means Ellie.

"So soon?"

Salma slides from her chair and curtsies.

The Baron looks to the childlings "Well mannered all of you" He says, and does bow to Elenoar "A most pleasant change."

"This is Salma, and this is Ariel and Holger and..... I had hoped to stay longer?" Vaeltilde says deciding not to mention the sluagh boy

She inclines her head, acknowledging the Baron.

"Manners are our gift and grace, Baron."

(Adam bowed as well)

Adam was either not noticed, or not deemed important, "Would they more prevalent," He sighs taking a slow breath "Vaeltilde, we need to go now. The music was pleasant, but the jangle after is discordant. Gather your things"

"Surely, your lordship, you would do me the grace of staying for the announcement?"

"Please, Senor Barón? If the lady could stay a little longer? I am sure that Dama Ash or another will escort her home later. We haven't even had the cake yet." Salma asks quietly, still in the curtsey.

"I would consider it a personal concession." A soft smile.

"A concession, from the future countess ruler?" The baron raises a brow, "What would you say , Countess, if I said that was most generous?"

"Well, I understand that a good turn deserves another. That is the way of things."

"Your Ward and I have been engaged in most pleasant conversation."

He frowns then looks at his ward , "I suppose I owe you this, you are my charge." /"I am, my lord," Vaeltilde says "And am glad of it, and will do you proud."//The Baron turns to the young Beaumayn "If you truly feel a good turn is due, offer it to my heir at some later date when needed. Does this seem fair to you?"

"That seems most fair, thank you."

"Then, we will linger a bit longer" He nods, then looks over to the Eiluned waiting for him. and inclines his head to the others, bows to Ellie, and returns wence he came

"Oh, there will be cake, Vaeltilde! Rosalita and Maria have been baking for days..."