#fenixtj

Oh his jaw is set in determination... but for a troll, that's joy

Her pensive frown returns as she thinks What other dangers are on the horizon......

"Adler? Ahpuch?" she calls softly, just in case.

Ahpuch comes up "mmmph. You cost me a ghost"

"A price worth paying, don't you think? And we gained a new Fae soul, thanks to -you-."

"His father... he went on happily?"

Ahpuch blushes a bit then "I think so, it is..hard to tell, but his last words were happy."

"Do you... what were they?"

"He said 'my son remembered he was a good man?' " the boy blushes "I told him Si. Then he said 'Then he is on the right path and I am proud in my love of him'" The boy sighs "Not my words.. ghosts can be very dramatic"

She nods. "That is very valuable to me, Ahpuch. Thank you."

"I think you are the one who should be thanked, Senorita. You helped save Luis, no?"

"We all did. You boys, me, Sir Buce and Mr. Viggo, Tito-Woden.... others here and in the County."

"True, but.. senoria contessa, there is a fate you cannot escape" He looks to the door "it comes for you"

She stands, taking up her maul.

Maria and Roseta come in...witth a tray of food "You have not eaten in hours...and were SO hungry earlier.."

She shakes her head. "Ladies, I'm fine. But there is one here, a newly found Fae, who will be hungry. Can you help him find dry clothes and a place to sleep, and something to eat?"

"We have already made him a tray and set him down. he is as stubborn as you... " They set the tray down

She nods and seats herself. "It looks delicious."

"Very good" They say pleased, "And do not worry, Contessa. .. We will look after Mr. Luis like he were a beloved nephew"

"I'm sure he'll appreciate that." she says soberly.

They bob their heads and go.

And the last thing she sees is a grumpy minature hydra now in a baby stroller with five different baby bonnets

Holger wheels it along under one girl's orders or another. Clearly it is subdued.

She raises an eyebrow. Oh dear.

Just another day...

(End scene)