#fenixtj

"I don't know details, Zane."

"I... was angry with him for what felt like micro managing, but in truth he was right to do so given the nature of the danngers and I? I ... projected some old childling hood resentments abotu my father's style onto him. It was unjust of me. I apologized to him... and thought the Hearth would also help ...but apparenntly it's... something that hurts him still. So.. here I am. I figure maybe I'll check the Pitt or Skyhook, see if they need a seer"

"Since tito's got this place in hand"

"Ok... that's a lot."

"I can't speak to what went on between you and my dad."

"But you're welcome here for as long as you want. Period."

A smile "Thanks. I can do more than pull dimes out of noses and quarters out of ears" A beat "Thouh that REALLY impressed the kids" A fond smile , then "How are you doing?"

"I'm good."

"You don't have to -work- here, Zane. You're my guest. Enjoy yourself."

"Well, for three nights sure, but if I stay longer than that, well, I don't want to be a bum" A smile "Symon would say it was troll influence I think. We used to talk about that"

"Renaissance is a little different from Rivervale."

" I know, more standard noble system in some ways but with some very primal holds with unique twists. It all links back to the rich histories of the area, the joining, fracturing, annd joining again. Each hold tied to a different life lesson.... Healing and Renewel, Struggle and Sacrifice, Inovation and Ambition, and Tradition and status"

He blushes "Sorry. I've ..researched. Your dad has some books on the holds and geography here"

Annd of course by now, childlings can smell piggy food!

"Um. I'm glad you know something of us. And we're... well, not very traditional, not a troll Lodge. And glad you learned something about us."

"Magical people places and arts are my passion," A nod

"Have you visited the other parts of Renaissance?"

"Only once for the Pitt and twice Sunkissed waves... I haven't really seenn Skyhook now that's rennamed andn such..."

Ariel comes into the hall "ZANNNEE... Jessica... the food's ready!"

"Rosalita says we can't just have cookies!"

"There's carnitas and beans and rice!"

"Let's eat?"

"Boggans play rough huh?" Zane nods then smiles "Sound delicious. I'll be right there." A look to Jessica and another nod "Let's eat"

"How's Fawn doing by the way?" He asks

"She's amazing." Jess responds "A real help."

The girls scramble to their seats, ready to eat!

"She knows her languages' He nods and he pulls a chair out for Jessica manerly like

"Um. Thanks." Jess takes her own chair "Fawn knows her languages, and others."

Holger grows embarrrassed annd tries to pull a chair out for Salma

Which.. might not go well if she isn't ready for it

Meanwhile Zane has sat down and takes a deep sniff of his plate, "It all smells great, Rosa , Maria, Gracias"

Jessica sits to eat as well.

The food IS amazing. Jessica might suspect the ladies get competitive when a Rivervaler visits. they respectt the Hearth but they will nnot be defeated on their home ground

Jess enjoys her meal, as always!

The girls chatter - about cats, about books, about the beach.

Zane is quite curious about the books, annd how their studies in fun things are going along "So how are your cantrips growing?"

"Dama Ash is helping me practice!"

"What art do you like learning about the most?" he asks

"Soothsay - Dama Ash says it is important not to rely on the House gifts all the time."

"It's a hard art," Salma says solemnly, "I have trouble saying sooth all the time."

"I like seeing all the different ways to read fortunes. The runes are pretty and make nice clicky sounds, and the tarot cards have such interesting pictures, and there's special ways the aztecs used, but Dama Ash says I'm not allowed to try those yet."

"Oh, except the one with the corn! That one is fun!"

Zane nods adn fights a smile at Salma's sooth comment "Sounds like Dame Ash knows her stuff... and Soothsay IS very handy if you respect it"

"Sovereign is useful, but boring to study. You need to do so much reading."

"I will learn it someday. And then no one will speak loudly in the library." Salma adds. "Most people do not know that Pooka perfected the art when Sidhe went away. But it's only truly useful in libraries."

"I understand it has formal dictates" Zane nods then grins at Salma "And if they're over due to return a book?"

"Senor Bruja, is it true that old arts are coming back, like we see with la primavera? That's the Spring, not the pasta, thought I like both."

"Yes, the seasonnal arts are returned... Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn... wannt to hear about what they can do?"

"Si!"

She listens... after all, they have to wait for dessert.