#goldfinchfreehold

A laugh, “Jonas picked those out! But I got their Hawaiian shirts for when the weather finally turns NORMAL.”

The boggans look at Piper, and in their best Stephen King Unison say "This is normal."

Piper comments, “why don’t we ask the library about holding sessions here? A lot of needy folk already utilize the library programs, that might not feel comfortable coming to a boutique studio.”

Lucia looks to Sylvi, "I think that's reasonable... Romana is right I'm a bit swamped but I can aid behind the scenes "Meaning she works faster alone, "And she's got this down. SO much of the rumors we get now is negative. Stories hitting even CF " Speaking of the court.

A blink. "Goldfinch is 'boutique'? I never thought of it that way.

“It may seem that way to folk who don’t have dimes to rub together. The idea of paying for music classes? A luxury.”

"Okay, fair. And sure, doing it at the library makes sense, too."

"What's the news over in Hemlock-land?" she asks Lucia.

Ramona looks guilty "I could teach a little for free if folks are hurting? Or at least I wouldn't charge as much."/ Lucia dusts off her name, makes sure it is tidy, then answers "Some Changelings have been nearly undone by ICE raiders in some areas. They're very banal. The Court was thinking about ordering all kithain to stay away from them, but ironicly both the Liam and a Redcap group protested that.. for very different reasons."

"Ha. I bet."

“I gotta jet. sally mae only had until 3 today and Jonas is at work until 5 so u have to grab my lil uns. I'll let you know when Dagmar replies!” Waving hr phone as she bundles up.

"Ramona, maybe a class here and a class there? It's up to you, really."

Sweater, jacket, coat, scarf, ear muffs, hat, thin gloves, thick mittens…

Ramona waves "later, Piper, and we DO like the hawaiin shirts."

"Sounds good, Piper! Have fun juggling the offspring!"

Woolen socks, leg warmers, boots..

"They're getting so big," Lucia says "Juggling them might develop some arm strength."

A muffled laugh and she says something that is illegible from under the layers waves and heads out into the… Well, it’s only in the 30s today so maybe it’s overkill but not for Piper.

Sylvi watches the wardrobe wrestling with some amazement.

Lucia fights the urge to get Piper some hot coco.

Ramona continues "A few classes here and there, sure." She looks at Lucia "What else is the Court saying, did the Count make a ruling?"

Sylvi redirects her attention to Lucia.

"Nope, the Count is listening and shoring up patrols for those who forgot. There's talk of making a list of Latin American related kith on their mortal side, but there's a kind of 'registration on our own might be missing the point' or 'biting the same apple' worries there. It's informal," Lucia says "I'm not sure the commoners would heed the instructions anyway. There's at least one pooka who is screwing with the rental cars of ICE agents... one had a vehicle lock them in for hours and then brick."

"I mean, isn't 'good trouble' kind of what we're supposed to be about?"

"It was Rikki," Romana says "Word on the street Rikki has been really screwing with them, often in ways that leave ICE agents trapped litterally. One ended up sailing down river in a porta potty." She TRIES not to smile and fails.

Lucia gasps "That was HER? Oh my god."

Sylvi facepalms. "Of course it was Rikki. That makes so much sense. I kind of envy her sometimes. Her particular brand of justice must be awfully satisfying."

"It's tempting, but when it blows up others clean up her mess," Lucia points out with a wing fluff/ "Well If a portajohn blows up I AM NOT cleaning THAT Up," Ramona asserts "It's funny, but I have limits."

"Yeah, been there, done that." (regarding Rikki aftermath) "And I know that I should be all scoldy and say, 'now now, fun's fun but don't hurt anybody'" She wags her finger dramatically, then drops her hand. "But these ICE guys...I just can't find a reason to defend them from getting hurt."

"Agreed," Lucia says "The vibes at the meeting are a lot of Seelie changeings hoping the Unseelie ones cut loose JUST a bit so we can tut tut and hide smiles. "

"I don't know if you have to be unseelie," Ramona says "Repay all debts is involved, and some might see it as a matter of honor."

"But the methods are more open for the Unseelie," Lucia points out.

"Yeah. It's the difference between showing Ebeneezer Scrooge his headstone, and putting him in a shallow grave and letting him dig his way out."

"oo nice figure of speech there," Lucia admires, "yeah, that . The Liam have some memembers who want to reform the ICE agents, appeal to their humanity. The Gwydions think that's a good way to get undone and are frowning on it. The Eiluned see it as a non factor mostly, and Fiona are furious that loving families and couples are being broken up... speaking house wise."

"It's just all so stupid. And banal. And...UGH!" She throws her hands up in disgust.

Lucia gives her friend a hug, Ramona nods.

A hug in return.

"Look, let's get you out of here and take you for pizza or something? Show folks we're going out into OUR world"

"I get where the Liam are coming from, but that's a hell of a gamble."

A blink and a grin. "You said the magic word. Yeah...let's get out there."

And they hit the Autumn world which is their home too! To do some unwinding casual style!

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