#fenixtj

"Sorry, Jessica" Fontaine says "She wasn't here long. Kerri I mean"

"No, it's fine. I was on patrol. She understands." Jess sounds sure.

"She mentioned ssending you her love. I think mostly she wanted to talk sense into Zane."

"Could be." Jess agrees "Glad she found him here."

"How are you by the way?" The water being asks "I khnow you are tired of being asked about your love lilfe, but... are you happy? Or at least content?"

"I am."

"Good" He nods "I try to understand hearts, it's what my people do ,seek the heart riddle in it's many personal forms, but it's.. complicated at times. I've learned to keep things simple. Heal the wounded, provide haven to the lost. An ear to the talkative, and space to the ones who want quiet. " A beat "I will never understand the need for pants but I will deal with it"

Jess smiles a bit. "It is a human thing, I think."

"I suppose it must be" A nod and smile "If you ever want privacy in the spa, let me know. I'll step out, and tell others you're on patrol. I know trolls are honorable but I don't mind a little lie if it helps a friend"

She chuckles. "Thank you Fontaine, but if I'd like time in the spa alone, I'll ask for it and expect it. I think that's fair."

A nod "More than"

A familiar voice comes out "Rover in the house" Olgar? OLGAR

Jess blinks.

And she goes to look in disbelief. "Uncle Olgar??"

"Hey," He's carrying a basket, no doubt.. sniff sniff.. FOOD? "How are you doing Jessica? " The blight face has a grin on it she remembers fondly "Still rolling up your sleeves and getting it done?"

"You know it." She takes the basket, sets it down, and hugs the rover. "Good to see you. Is Kerri ok?"

"She's great, only she insisted I bring danishes for your hold ... to repay for the Churros I suspect" His hug is warm and and he chuckles "You know how your Aunt Kerri is when some place gives HER Food"

"OH. Oh, ok, yes. I get it."

"Is everyone else ok?"

"Well, somethings are in the air. Not sure how much your dad told you but I figure by now you know. He's healthy in case you'e worried about THAT. Your sister has moved in her boyfriend and girlfriend ... nice place. Dagmar's at basketball camp, I think having a blast. Lut is all but married to a gym teacher, and Tig kind of misses him"

Jess doesn't seem bothered about the first few pieces of news.... "Lut's married?"

"Engaged" A grin "Expect an invite soon"

"Oh." She nods. "I'll be there, of course."

"Let's see. Sylvi's work on the theatre at Rome New York is underway"

"....theatre?"

"Yup... " he explains about the theatre that had nearly died ,but now would be playing the Music Man ,and how Sylvi helped with it "IT could really help boost the number of dreamers"

"If Sylvi says so, I believe it. But... Music Man?"

"It's brilliant, the DeBukes must have bought at least 30 tickets all by themselves"

"Only 30?" dryly "Come on it, can we get you a drink?"

"Please,"

Jess nods and leads him in to get just such a thing.

"Got any beer?" He asks

"Yes, we do. Maria, Rosa?" Jessica calls, since the ladies like some warning "Cervezas por favor."

"Of course, Countess" Rosa says, she's always felt more comfortable the noble side of things

Jess conceals a wince and just smiles.

Maria is less formal and says "Did you want to eat with your uncle in the formal dining hall or in a more private smaller table?" Jessica has been known to eat at the small table in the kitchen to the point the ladies just about give up fussing about it and roll with it

"Small table please."

Olgar hands over the Danishes "Well, she'll probably want at least one of these. My wife sends her regards, ladies"

Marie and Rosa peek at the danishes and mutter to themselves. Jessica suspects that they are impressed, but also something is starting in this offering of danishes on their turf

"Si, your wife, she is very kind" a nod

"Small table" and soon, things are set up. Drinks and.. daniishes.. and a bit of a meal for each troll

"It's a touch of home....." Jess mutters, but takes a danish.

Not only is it a touch of home, it appears Kerri made plenty of the Danishes that were Jessica's favorite type & Flavor. How does she do that across the contienent?

Part of the magic of the Hearth.

"Nice beer" Olgar compliments "How are things trod wise here? I worry I've been neglecting helping you ever since we got the fast track"

"As far as I know things are good. We still have some rovers around. Ish?"

"Some good men" A nod "I Helped pick a few myself"

"Right. So, we're taken care of on that note."

A grunt nod "Also, wanted to ask you how you felt about me recruiting in the area? Seeing if any young trolls want to take up the call?"

"Um."