#kc_necropolis

The next day, another applicant.

And Stodgepole is ready.

The lady coming in is silver haired, and plump enough to do a boggan proud. Indeed, she looks rather boggany.

"Hello? Mister Stodgepole?"

He tilts his head curiously but nods. "I am. You are....?"

"Mrs. Eugena Qualmtinder," she smiles.

"Of course. Emerson Stodgepole. Do come in." And they sit. He offers (and serves if accepted) beverages.

"Oh thank you yes, Dearie" she says

"Mmm." He takes a sip and reviews her resume.

Quite well stocked, and filled . She ran a Day Care

College degree, Major in Child Development, minor in business.

He kens her.

He senses no glamour but...

Wait, he senses NO glamour.. not even on himself.

Yet it is there.

In him.

He casts his mind back, buying time with an offer of biscuits (cookies) to find if he has ever encountered such a thing.... Veiled? Gods forbid, Autumn Person or worse?

"Oh that's sweet, thank you dear"

Veiled? Perhaps.. if one were to veil the glamour itself

It's not an autumn person, he'd feel the chill

"As you can see, I have tended to large numbers without loss of quality. " She smiles

He nods. "Indeed. It's a most impressive CV. What would you care to tell me about yourself?"

"I love children, had two of my own who are wonderful people and some grand kids too. I guess I could say I'm 'also a client'" A smile

"How wonderful!" Warmly, approving, as he analyzes her.

She smiles "Now, that does mean there are some birthdays of my own grand children I might ask for off, I hope that's not a trouble?"

"Not at all. In fact, as we find our way through this new arrangement, it may be you are compensated full-time for essentially part time work. There could be between 1 to 7 infants. Most likely, two regularly and others as the need arises. The higher the number, the more hands will be available and compensated accordingly."

"Wonderful, and legal too, if I recall laws about child management in Missouri" She nods with a smile

An indulgent smile. "Well, yes, we do want to stay legal don't we?"

She laughs "Sorry, I just want to show I'm staying abreast of every angle."

"To be sure. And, when it comes to family, one would wish to afford them every protection."

"Oh, that reminds me, I am trained in using a taser if need comes to it, though I wouldn't carry one near children without their parents permission"

"Well, we hope that won't be necessary." he demures. He kens again, restless.

No glamour, no fae form..it's...frustrating he can't. .quite..

"Good to know, Mr. Stodgepole" She sips "Do you have any other questions for me?"

"Yes. Will you excuse me for just a moment?"

"Of course, take your time" She sips

He rises and bustles away, to find Callidora.

She's eavesdropping nearby, of course 'What is it?"

He motions her away, to a desk. He takes pen and paper and writes. "There is something hidden about her, I think."

"I can find no Glamour, not even my own."

He offers her the pen and paper.

She looks surprised and writes "Anything unusual in her resume?"

"Yes. It is perfect."

(Written)

'Okay. Anyway to check her contacts? and References?'

'Later, when she is gone. I have tried to see what she is. Will you take a look? Unobtrusively?'

"Of course" and she goes to peek

She returns "She's one... her fae nature hidden ..but darling? She's got a treasure on her.. under that fuddle is a boggan"

His expression goes sour. "Damn."