#rivervale_lodge

"Seems well. Impending Fatherhood." 'Nuff said.

"Mmm" A nod "Guess we'll have to get him drinks. Olgar will insist"

"Within reason; he will need his wits about him."

A nod

A sip, and Frank nods.

"How can I help Vali s a Mountain?"

"You'd have to ask him." Frank points out "You'll have a different relationship with him than you do with me."

"Yes. No family discounts for him" Drly

A soft chuff.

"Where are you driving first?"

"Not sure yet. Probably stay regional, northeast area. Going to transfer duties to Vali, take a little down time, get on the schedule for work."

A nod of silent approval

Frank takes a last sip, finishing his drink.

"I should go tell the fam"

He nods, stands, and offers his hand. "Good talk."

He shakes it "Yes. "

"If your family have questions for me, they can come talk to me anytime."

"I will let them know" he moves to give Oak a scratch, then moves to the door and goes

And Frank settles down to continue creating the announcement/open invitations.

Oak curls up at Frank's feet

Oak gets occasional ear skritches between pen skritches.

Wag wag thump