#rivervale_lodge

"I think Jaymes will be proud of you if you find something you love doing and you do your best. "

"Oh..."

"I mean, you come home plenty."

"More so lately than I used to I admit, there's levels to how far we go, what we do...you'l find your own way in whatever task you take, whatever job you get, whatever calling comes to you. Now mortal life can be stricter oddly enogh or at least less flexible... but the fae side? mmm yeah, you got a lot of options, might be scary how many"

"Well, I want to belong to Rivervale. Serve here."

"I can't blame you, this place is special. But Dagmar? You're of Rivervale already. You know that right? This, and yes, the Dutchfarmhouse, is your home. I know the CHief would back me on that."

"But... I mean..." She frowns. "Isn't it different when I'm not a fledge anymore?"

"You better believe, it rookie" He says in that same tone he takes on with Hastien "no more excuses not to go into the thick of it even in the Dreaming. No more lounging at home when a crucial delivery has to go across the footbridge or a longer trod. You'll be treated like an adult f the fae world, no more 'ohh she's not sained and too new to know better'. After saining, this vacation you've had is over."

Then he smiles

"So I really get to belong. All the way."

"How's Hastien doing?"

"Yes,a nd...he's cocky, but working out."

"Hey, if you wanna help me now? I gotta go on patrol... could you feed the dogs? Brownndog Edel and Oak?"

"Totally! I'm on it."

'Thanks. Otherwise Oak will eat a couch" and he heads off

And she's off to feed the dogs - probably a few treats snuck in the mix, but who's to say?

Oak and Edelwies won't tell if shhe doesn't. Browndog might tell

Browndog might not be able to keep a secret, but Dagmar loves him best.

WAAAAAGGGG

Scritch! Wrassle! Maybe fetch!

Oak and Edie can play fetch, too!

Dagmar is giving all three dogs a work out, fetching, running, having a blast

It's a good day

A figure peeks from around a tree

Dagmar doesn't notice right away, as she is in a tug-battle with a stick - sure, she COULD overpower Edi, but this is more fun.

Edelwiess is as strong as her brother and will not quit.

Dagmar, 'unobserved,' is laughing.

Also she's mad westminster cheated the Great Pyrenees

Eden lets a laugh slip.

Then the pooka covers her mouth

Dagmar startles, and looks for the source. "Hello?"

"Nefariousness here"

Eden wiggles her fingers in greeting "hi"

"Hey Eden! Wanna play?"

Surprise then..." Well, you know how serious we pooka are" And she pats Oak who comes up to sniff her

"Oh... um..." Retreating a little. "Sorry."

"No uhm.. I mean... " She shrugs "I'm honest you're short?" She grabs a stick and throws it for Oak to chase

"Oh! Right, sure." A smile. "Edie likes tug more than chase, I think. Browndog just likes everything..."

She laughs "I think I'll leave push me pull you to you..>" She seems to like that Oak Fetches. Browndog has the 'get it' part down, but sometimes runs away

"He likes to chase, but is all 'No take, only throw!' when it comes to fetch.."

Eden gives him Brown dog a brief chase to make him happy "Yeah, Dogs are like evil masterminds"

A laugh and she nods. "That's why I like them."

"SPeaking of large creatures with fangs - uhm... Is the Chearth or Heif around?"

"No, Chief's at work and... well.. not sure about Kerri..."

"Mountain might be here?"

"Oh no worries here"

"Why are you worried?"

"If something's wrong, they can help."

"I.. yi yi..no no"

"Did something bad happen?" Worried, protective dander rising.