#rivervale_lodge

"Again, not being a satyr...it's exclusively about the looks?"

"Of course not, confidence, the voice, and yes, traits like kindness, patience, and humor can make a man 'better looking' than he is.. at least for me. " She says

Kyle says "So maybe getting it out of your system or making a system where you go out now and then, no questions asked is best?

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"Kyle...it sounds like she wants there to be some kind of equitable arrangement." Gently.

Kyle frowns "I am not a satyr. In fact..my wiring.. unless cheating on her were some weird duty"

"Perhaps there might be other options to try...perhaps...what if you adopted other appearances, now and then? As a...treat for each other?"

Kyle blushes VERY big there

Brenda looks at him "Wait...would that help? Dress up? I learn some of that shapeshifting magic and get some costumes ?"

"this is...heading into deeply.. dubious territory" Kyle is at full blush

Kerri does not need to be a mind reader ready to realize somethings

"Oh, I agree. There's a lot of potential for mixed feelings."

"Yes. I suppose it might feel bad if you wanted someone MORE than me, and vice versa" Brenda says

"So...there would need to be boundaries on how often such festivities happen."

An interested look at Kyle. "I think...you have a thought."

"Look" Kyle says "I wsant to protect my wife, and that means from a break down or banality... it's not about what I want"

"Well, it is. If you feel she is allowed pleasures that break your sense of your oath to each other, and yet deny yourself equal pleasures, that is not fair. However, if you also wish to explore certain...activities? Maybe that could make things more...fair?"

"I certainly don't want to see you in a situation where either of you resents the other."

"Kyle" Brenda says "Honor is..different for my kith, but it's not none existent"

"That's certainly true."

"Well, I don't know if we've resolved anything, but.. I admit it's giving me somethings to think about" Kyle says

"me too" Brenda nods

Then she turns to Kerri, "Thank you, Kerri. I. know this was a lot of weird out of the blue but..." A shrug

"Not to worry. Please...don't hesitate to talk to each other about your notions, but also to hold each other harmless for your ideas while you figure things out." She looks like she wants to say more, but doesn't. "Let me know if you want to talk more."

"I may come to you for 'women's circle' sometime. If Kyle isn't offended?" SHe says

"Not at all. You need a support network" he says

"Oh, I think that's a fine idea. A bit of wine tasting too, I think."

"I am ALL for that" She says "Thanks again"

"Yes," Kyle says taking his wife's hand and looking ath er "Let's go home and.. if you insist we can talk"

"I DO insist" She nods and the two wave and depart

"Bye, you two!" Kerri waves them farewell, then strains out the pasta...and makes a note to tell the Chieftain about CC's involvement in local relationship issues.

And won't the Chief like THAT

(End scene)