#rivervale_lodge

Bix walks over "Did you need me mountain?" Softly

"Most of what I think you'd benefit from, Bix, is a deep dive on Troll history, legend, and lore. I'm sure you have more than most, from your family, but there are some bits I'd like to cover with you. And rituals, celebrations, holidays.... Mountains are important to the community for those pieces."

Siv seems to have studied as she was told to, and while she had to double check things, it would appear she does know this. Just..takes a bit longer to remember. She seems a bit cranky about it

Bix nods "Yessir. " Actually eager, "Mountain Emmit says that some troll lodges are more old country than we, others are more celtic or nordic and ..so on. But I Only know the DeBuke ways so I'm glad to learn more"

"We tend to the Nordic here, but my own background isn't, so I'll be sure to include that facet."

"Yes sir. " Bix says

Bix then asks "Uhm can I learn from you a bit more on how other kiths do things to? I mean, not many non trolls on the farm but we do have one pooka, and a satyr and an Eshu sometime"

"Of course. And we won't rely on a troll translating other kiths; we'll talk to some ourselves, in their own prefered environment."

"Should be interesting then.." Bix says "Thank you, Mountain. I won't let you down."

"No, Zane, the OTHER right" a bit testy from Siv

"ah ,sorry" Zane says

"I know." He claps his hand on Bix's shoulder.

Then "finally. Dad, liquids are done. Showed Zane, for the love of Freya, can I please have my gift from a season ago?" Siv says in a tone that indicates any further delays is really just sadism

Frank takes a deep breath. "Boys, why don't you go see if Kerri has something for you after you wash up. Take the equipment with you." He waits till they are gone.

They are gone.

Siv says "I know, I know I've been testy, but really dad? I know yhou're worried for me but.. come on"

Frank digs in his pocket, pulls out his keys. "-Your- keys are in my dresser. My copy is here. Ok. You can drive it. You can show me how you drive it." He clarifies, and passes the keys over. "Let's go."