#fenixtj

"I try."

"I meant what I said to her, the seeds, properly tended could feed my people grreatly"

"I'm hoping the seeds, metaphorical, will feed all of us."

"Well said" He nnods "thank you, Jessica. For caring for my people"

"Otem... according to our ways, your people are -my- people.... and I'm bound by duty to protect and care for them."

"You say this, but you are one of he few to believe it"

A small smile. "You should meet more trolls."

"Jessica, it is trolls, not sidhe who lead ttthe war against us mostly. I am sorry to say it"

but he smiles back "But if more trolls are like you than I know, maybe there is hope"

Jess nods. "I hope that, if you could get to know Duke Topaz, you might still hope."

"Your faith is great. I hope we all prove worthy of it, but thank you, Jessica. From you lips to the greate spirits ears"

"Um. Yes." then she adds for extra measure "Um, amen. "

A gentle smile rises "you're a delight, Freeflame. "

"Um. Thank you. Please excuse me? I have a few things to take care of."

"Of course" He nods ffirmly "I will speak to my elders"

And they part

And Jessica.... goes for a rest.

(End Scene)