#goldfinchfreehold

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Sylvi stares at the flame of the hold. She can't believe it, goldfinch's fire got renewed before Caer Falken! A thank you for Sylvi and Piper's part in saving the firebrands

It's still not the biggest firre, but she's feeling her oats

She smiles as she feels the shivering energy buzz around her from the 'Fire.

"Oh, you lovely thing," she murmurs.

"Hey, you're back" Prissy observes 'Flame is kicking. So what the fuck is the plan for Imbolc?"

"It got so crazy, with the storm and the rescue and all..." She shakes her head. "Has Piper looked in? I haven't seen her since we all got back to the Lodge."

"I was in the can.." she says "you may want to light a match" she looks about, "She could be here? Want me to check?"

"Couldja?" She's reluctant to move away from teh 'Fire.

"Sure" Prissy opens her mouth "PIIIIIIIIIIIIIIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Sylvi winces. When the echo dies down she grumbles, "Thanks."

"no problem" Prissy says

The clatter of hooves. "WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!" Piper's voice calls back. She knows how to project, too!

"SYLVI WANTS TO TALK TO YAA!!!!!

Sylvi may know how sluagh feel

Piper comes down the stairs. She looks tired, her hair mussed like terrible bedhead, but she looks satisfied.

Sylvi's still blinking with the expression of somebody who was in close proximity to an airhorn.

"Oh, your fire looks happy." Piper squeals. "I heard you got juiced early, congrats!"

"Therre you go. yer welcome" Prissy says

"It is happy," Sylvi agrees, giving her ears one last rub. "Prissy was wondering what we're actually doing for Imbolc, and things were just so busy and crazy...."

"I guess I'm asking what you'd prefer."

"yeah, no orgy right?" Prissy says "Other than that?"

Piper shakes her head. "I don't care if anyone else does, but I'm a two-person goat these days."

"I mean, I suppose if Siv and Jonas were both there...." She sounds intrigued by the idea.

"Well, I'm not telling people no." Sylvi shrugs.

"My vote would be to just throw a party, let loose some Pan, and see where the evening goes. The Gift will lower the banality even more."

"Sounds good to me! I'll see if Colton can come down, but if not, it'll still be fun. Can you send out the invite-blast?"

"You mean you're not just going to tell Pris' to use the bullhorn?" Deadpan.

"No!" she says emphatically for Prissy's benefit.

A grin, and Piper starts sending out messages, telling each person she knows to pass the word on

A thought, and she includes Zane on it as well! Miss you, bro. Our Imbolc is bound to be more bangin' than whatever your Troll Fort has going on, and you should light a fire under Colton's tail to get down here too.

Sylvi texts Colton: TXT: Hey, you! ❤️ Any chance you can come down? The balefire's sparking, and we're going to party!

TXT: Yeah? Heard about you and Sylvi saving the day. that legit? Zane

TXT: I helped get Sylvi to the right place in the right time. It's kinda fuzzy, but man, did you ever see that girl wield a spear? WICKED.

Colton types TXT: well, only way I could so it is if I PATROLLED your imbolc. we're extending our reach to help other lands enjoy

She also sends a text to Siv: Not sure if any of the 'lodge crew' wants to come by, but can you see that an invite is out? Not to compete, but of course, anyone is welcome...

TXT: 💙 may have to show up late myself. Fam here, but later I'll join the party? siv

To Colton: TXT: That's a heck of a reach! Sure, come down, patrol...and party! 😉

txt: I missed you: Colton says For you, I'll bend some rules

"Hey, I'm going to head out and make sure we've got some food around here for a party crowd," she says to Piper. Yes, she's reluctant to leave the balefire but...needs must.

She reads the last text, and bites her lip. TXT: I've missed you, too, but don't get in trouble.

"Do you want me to go?" Realizing... "I can't cook but I can certainly pick up snacks."

"Snacks are totally the way to go," Sylvi agrees. "If you're sure?" accepting Piper's offer.

"Done!" Thumbs up. Then, with a bit of a hopeful grin... "You think your mom can hook us up with something, too? I mean, chips and stuff are always good... but, Y'KNOW."

A grin. "Yeah, I'm pretty sure she'd be insulted if I didn't ask. Ooooh...maybe I can get her to make some empanadas."

Prissy says "Kerrri food! YES!"

Zane texts again TXT: Cuz. I'm there. Colton needs an excuse so we're working on it. dude needs to get laid again.

Sylvi laughs at Prissy's comment.

She starts getting the place party-ready. "Some more chairs here...throw pillows here...where'd these big pillows come from? Well, cool, they can go here..." She's murmuring the 'fire as much as talking to herself.

Lucia appears, raven winggs spread "My boggan alarm went off. you were organizing without a boggan? Seriously?"