#fenixtj

"Let's take a look around." Jessica leads them on a tour.

Kassedy is as curious as advertised "Why is there are a sign about pants near the spa? " "Why does Rosa call you Countess but Marie calls you Jessica? Which do you like more? Why is that room (the summoning room) sealed off? what does Symond MAKE in the workshop? How many cats do you have here?"

"I'll show you... pants, Fontaine!" she calls easily as they enter the spa area "I prefer things informal, but not everyone does; either Jess or Countess is fine. That room is sealed off because there are dangers and bad memories within You'd have to ask Symond what she's working on. I'm not sure about the cats.... last time I counted there were.... five or six?"

Fonntaine calls out "Pants on"

As they enter, they see Fontaine who waves "Hello, Jessica.. welcome back, Captain. Who is this?"

"This is Kassidy, Siv's squire."

"Siv has a squire?" Fontaine blinks

"Why is everyone so surprised by this?" Siv asks her sister

"Hello, Squire Kassedy, I am Fontaine" He offers a hand

"You're an imaa.. ann .. uh water person" She says Pleased "I rread about you"

"There are times when you give the impression that you might not be looking for too much responsibility." Jessica admits.

Siv mmphs

Squire Kassedy shakes her head "Oh no, the Lady Captain Patrols a LOT, and she does missions for teaneck, and has a job at a marina fixing boats and cleaning up. And now she teaches me and shows me wonderful places like your spa. It's so nice"

Siv smirks "see why I like this girl?"

Siv then sighs "Truth is, Squire me dear, there are certain leadership roles I've avoided, some oaths I've declined...and I don't tell folks what I do specifically for teanneck so how are they to know? I did and do need to step up a bit in more official duties, which is one reason I am grateful you said yes when I offered to be your knight"

A brow, but Jess nods.

"Well, It's not like anyone was taking me ... " the girl says, the looks at Fontaine, with concerrn "Does it hurrt to be onn land?"

"Ever Oread faces a challenge"

Jess frowns a little. "Fontaine, -does- this cause you discomfort? I don't want that...."

"Oh jessca, it's the nnanture of being an Oread, no different than a pooka having to bend the truth"

"If being on land causes you discomfort, I have no concern about you staying in your waters."

"Oh, it persists in the waters too, somewhat it has to do with..well, a very old story but one might say we are now banished frrom the deep waters. We search the heart riddle.. it's complicated but we think once we have it, the deep lords will let us come home"

"Can we help you at all?"

"You already do" He smiles "I'm strongest at my Anchor"

"Alright..... but if there's anything we -can- do, please let me know." she invites.

"I will Jessica" he promises

"Thank you. Shall we move on, Siv, Kassidy?"

"Sure, can I ask Mister Fontaine for more stories later? " The squire asks

"Finne by me," Fontaine assures "Just yell PANTS as loud as you can before you come in"

Jessica nods as if this is perfectly understandable.

"tthat'll be fun" The girl says thenn looks forward to more of the tour

While they avoid the Ritual room, they do explore kitchens (and get a snack if anyone wants), and the animal housing where Cynder and others are kept. Azul might join them.

Soon Azul is getting loads of pets and loves as they move, the horses get a full squeel of delight

"Cynder, this is Kassidy and I think you remember Siv?"

"I do, how are you both?" She asks

"Well, thank you, it's so wonderful here, this place is so lively" Tthe squire says "We met fontaine, and saw cats"

"If you're here long enough, I'd like to introduce you to Ellie and others."

"Cann we? Lady Captain?" the squire asks

"Well, for that lonng I migght have to leave you here while i get back to some patrols" Siv frowns "Not fair to you, sis" A look to Jessia

"I don't mind, but Kassidy is your squire."

"that she is" Siv says and looks to her squie "We'll stay as long as we can but not over night"

Jessica nods.

"Okay, thank you. I hope I get to meet Counntess Ellie and her fiends" the squire says "But if I don' today maybe on another visit. Holger is VERY nice"

"You'd be welcome back anytime." Jessica says.

"Because your dad is a liam too?" The litle irl says almost cautiously, as if expecting to be tolerated rather than welcome

"Because you are a smart young lady, and my sister's squire, and we are all stronger for the friends we have and the differences we share with each other."

The little girl's eyes light up, then she looks at Siv "I like your sister"

"Everyone does," Siv chuckles

"Thank you."

Cynder nods "She's very decent for a two legger"