#fenixtj

The Grand Tour was a roaring success! Ellie was lovingly received! Jessica 's clear interest in the lives of her subjects, even the ones outside of Reinniascance Fief, gained her more respect, and it seemed she spent hours getting questions and concerns from various kithain of all kiths, seemings and viewpoints. She made note of concerns, answered questions in her honest fashion, and no one could say she was indifferent even if she was at times trollishly stoic.

And certainly, what questions and matters she couldn't resolve on site, she returned with to Fenix and will work on answers for.

While it felt like it took forever, the tour was actually only a week or two...

And friends were made, old and new.

Ariel takes Ellie's hand "You okay ?EVERY one wanted to see you"

"Being seen is my job. It helps people. And there were lots of nice people!"

"Most of them yes!" Ariel says "I never SEEN such big crowds though"

"Wasn't it fun?"

"Kind of, but also kind of scary! On the farm everyone's scattered out except at meal times"

"Mm."

"But I liked that they liked my songs. Wow, it's fun but tiring being Troubadorable!"

Giggle. "That's a good title."

Ariel giggles back and admits "thank you. I've been wanting to use in a conversation since I thought of it"

"Salma needs a good title, too."

"Mmm something to do with books" Agreement

Jessica did not mean to fall asleep .. she was looking over notes. And she ..she fell asleep

Bleary, she blinks and lifts her head.

Azul her dog has somehow gotten up there with her and snoozing

She thump-pats the dog absently. "Did you tuck me in?"

She sits up, and rubs her face, then looks at the notes she was reviewing.

A wagand thump of tail

MMm just the list of suggestions and notes

"Right. Gotta get some more information but... so far so good." She takes a breath, and checks the time.

She passed out for three hours. Not without merit. She'd been short changing herself on sleep on the tour

A small grimace but..... she has to admit, the nap did her good. Time to get moving, though. She slides out of bed and pads to the bathroom.

A single rose with a letter awaits. Duff I rather enjoyed our time together. Even the shooting

She reads it, thinks a moment, and calls him.

The phone picks up "Hola"

"Hola, Duff. Como estas? Gracias por la flor. Es muy bonito."

"De Nada" He says t hen chuckles "I think your Spanish is officially better than mine and I've been here longer than you"

"I practiced that before I called."

"It worked. " He admits "You get some sleep?"

"Yes. How did you know?"

"Because you've been getting five hours of sleep tops per night for the last week"

"Good point."

After a pause "I just wanted to check in. Everything ok with you?"

"Actually, yes.. just wondering how I'm going to sleep tonight. I've gotten used to you being nearby when I do"

Another pause. "Do you.... want to sleep here?"

"With me, I mean."

A pause

then "I would like that very much"

"Ok. Come over whenever you're ready."

"I'll do that. Should I bring dinner or let Rosa and maria work their magic for us both?"

"Oh, let them cook. They enjoy it and I want them to know they are appreciated."

"Also, It's been awhile" A chuckle "Those little mexicalifornian rolls are great"

"They are."

"So, um, I'll see you when you get here."

"Sorry, I nodded and forgot you can't hear that." A chuckle "See you soon, Ocean Eyes"

"See you soon."

She hangs up, and gets a shower. After dressing in clean, comfortable clothes, she takes a walk around the Hold to see how things are; coming home, she made a point of sitting with the Balefire for a bit.