#rivervale_lodge

"Sad it is that younger wilders are so timid" Tove tisks

"I'm not timid!"

(Says the girl with the distinct 'new food face'...)

"We're not timid, we just don't want to swallow HELL" Nadeen also protests then says 'No offense, Dagmar. I'm talking heat not flavor"

"This had flavor, right?"

Tove laughs "Oh I am being awful to you both" She hugs her daughter, "And the flavor was wonderful"

"Flavor was nice and buttery" Nadeen says

"I hoped you'd like it. Cool."

"Well, not 'cool'" Nadeen jokes

"The other kind of cool."

"Nadeen, you seem more relaxed now that your father is here" Tove says

"Well, he's taken care of, " Nadeen says "And I know WHERE he is and... yes, I Guess" A guilty look "I don't have to worry all the time so I don't."

"I think it's good. And he'll be super busy, anyways. Fledge stuff."

"I suppose," Nadeen says "But I only visit him once a week..."

"Well, how's he doing? Is he happy?"

"He seems...bewildered, but happy"

"Good."

"Still, maybe I should.." Nadeen seems to have lost her appetite for more, and not because of the spicees.

"Your father is cared for," Tove says and puts a hand on the Varich "And knows you love him. You have put him in good hands with the best future you can and I know you work for better still. You are not neglecting him just because you have a life."

Nadeen seems unsure "Well..."

"Since he's so young, maybe he could be your heir?"

"When we find your hold."

"Ha.. well, he'll be a count, I'm just a baroness...but still maybe"

"And in the mean time, " Tove says "You improve yourself with music and more, and hold onto friendships that are a source of strength. You are doing just fine, Nadeen."

She shrugs. "Baroness now. Jessica just got made a Countess."

"Oh yes. Troublemaking trolls run in the king family" Nadeen says "But well wishes to her." And a smile at Tove "I see why Dagmar loves you"

A bit of purple.

Tove blushes too, "In Dagmar, my wish for a daughter was granted ..though I Know she might not wish me to make a fuss"

"You could have a girl, you know."

"THen I would have two ddaughters to grant that wish" She says "You and whoever she will be," A look to her belly "Though Jaymes says he's dedided the baby will be a boy." A roll of eyes.

"Is it wrong I Hope the baby is a girl just to thwart him, or is that me bieng an evil sidhe?" Nadeen humphs

"Nope. I think a girl would be nice."

"Well, boy or girl, I will love my second child" Tove says with a nod, then whispers "But I don't blame anyone wanting Jaymes to stop acting like he filled out the forms already"

"He'd be okay with a girl, right?"

"Well, he has one great daughter so I imagine he might want a son for variety, but your little sister will be her own person regardless" Tove says "And he'd love whoever just like he loves you."

She nods.

"He might have trouble with a girly girl"

Nadeen snickers "Now I really want him to have one."

"Oh, he'd love it anyways."

"He'd be just a touch confused, though, if I may say, Dagmar, when you want to be Girly you do just fine, it's just not your usual style and that's okay too. Why you and Sylvi know how to 'girly up' any time "

"Sylvi knows how to girly. I get her to help."

And yes, today is a hoodie day.

"I think your hair is glorious when it's all full like you two have done it" Nadeen says

"Sylvi should open a salon, right? And do celebrities."

"Maybe one day she will" Tove says

"I'm gonna be a fireman."

"Then the food is good training" Nadeen jokes

Tove scoffs , "Varich can handle the cold but not a little heat I see"

Snort-grin.

Nadeen sticks her tongue out