#fenixtj

Ariel says "I mean, thank you. I like your goats"

"Well, maybe you could wear orange for Halloween?"

DUFF looks at Jessica "I believe him. But maybe order him to show up to see Mitra and if he's not there when you call her you tell Baron Tidemarch what he looks like and how he was skulking around?"

“It will BE Halloween if I wear orange, and all the spirits mad they visited early and no ofrenda ready for them!”

Vaeltilde is glad. She's ACING this now . and she laughs at Salma's cheeks "Costumes are about fun. I think pooka have an edge there"

"Do you think it will be like Coco, with all the marigolds?"

"What's Coco?" Vaeltilde says

"OH! Oh, when you visit, you have to see it! There's songs!"

"I know them all" Ariel says proudly "And will sing them if you like, then you can sing them when you learn"

JESSICA frowns, thinking. "I -don't- trust you. But if you are telling the truth....." a soft grunt of decision "Ok. Go to the Pit, ask to see Dame Mitra. I'll call at some point, you need to be there before that. Otherwise the Baron will learn who you are. After that.... perhaps we'll talk. And if you are telling the truth.... perhaps there's a way to mend fences with the sluagh." more gently.

"Yes! Oh, sing Poco Loco! You don't need any plot for it to be fun."

"OH Sure..." Ariel says and sings it for them

JESSICA's order and then..gentle suggestion goes on, then he whispers to Duff "You know you don't deserve a lady this nice right?"

DUFF shrugs "It's not news"

The SLUAGH agrees with a nod "on my way. "

Ellie sings and taps out the beat - encouraging Salma and Vael to join in when the chorus comes around.

And once she gets the chorus, the Aesin does. She has a nice little voice

And Ariel will tell her it's NICE... then seeing Ellie's look say "VERY nice"

Jessica nods and waits for him to be gone. "Thank you, Duff. Um. I'll let you clean up."

Dolls and music are safe and fun!

This is working!

Duff looks at her "Mmm.. maybe later you'll help me dirty up again, but I know, threats are out there. No time for that..yet." Then Duff tells JESSICA "We've got this. "

She blushes a little but waits outside for him.

And he joins her.

For Ellie, Salma Ariel and Vaeltilde, fun is had! Jessica and the adults have a big meal... and sadly, some politics... but all in all, a good night