#odyssey

Looks like nothing new

August settles in to read, wait, and sleep.

The next day he wakes and finds himself refreshed

He completes his morning ablutions and pulls on his freshened voile before stepping out.

As he steps out, he sees thanes talking "Whta do you mean it's just gone?"

"I didn't even know he HAD a magic mirror" Says the other

August nods politely, wondering if he can remember the way to the kitchens or other dining areas....

He can, there's more than one. The grand dining hall he's been too, but there is also a smaller parlor

He heads for the least obtrusive option, where he'd be the least noticed or remarked on.

The parlor turns out to be it. A grumpy looking boggan sees him sit down, and grunts "Bacon and eggs okay?"

"Very much so, thank you."

Septima perches on his placemat.

August politely doesn't remark on this.

THe boggan grunts, and slaps down a plate for him

"Thank you." he offers again, and eats. Do clockwork spiders ate eggs and bacon? We'll find out.

Septima likes popcorn and/or blood best, but she is willing to try a bit of bacon!

His mood is surly, but damned this is good bacon and eggs

A little food does drop off his plate to the mat. Available.

THIEFT!

nomnomnom

A small dog peeks in and takes a spot by his table and makes BIG eyes

August has been puppy-eyed by the best. He glances down "May I help you?"

The dog looks to be a corgi mix, and it's little nub tail shakes in greeting, before it sits down and gives another pleading look

He doesn't THINK it's a pooka

He Kens it....

Nope, not a drop of glamour

The boggan comes back "You want seconds or.. oh that mutt. Wnat me to get it out of here?"

"Oh, no. No need. He, or she, is charming. Who does it belong to?"

"The Duchess, the dog's name is Isabeau Franchessica something "

"Hello, Isabeau." August greets the dog. "Have you had breakfast?"

"Wuff" She says and gets on her hind legs and prances a bit

"Does that mean you want mine, or that you've had yours?" he asks, bemused.

At this point, the Thane comes in "Baron?"

"Yes."

"Sorry to trouble you, Baron. I was told to remind you trials start today"

"Yes. Where can I get a schedule and what arrangements are made for me to speak with nocker Darespark?"

"I'll get it for you" he goes and returns with a paper or two "And anytime you like"

"Now, then." he follows as he reads the papers.

the schedule looks sensible, and about what he expected