#rivervale_lodge

(And Resumed from PBEM)

The professor shakes Frank's hand "Well, you'll be missed from the position, but we're glad you are not going to be entirely absent here"

"Certainly not. Rivervale is my home."

"Rivervale is his home," Brekke agrees, joining them. "It always will be. Hello, professor."

"Chieftain, always a pleasure to meet the examplar of Commoner rule"

"I told you how it makes her nervous when you call her that," Marsha, his kinian wife fusses at Cornellius

On the heels of another group of arrivals, Sylvi finally shows up. On the belt that holds her Bowie knife, she has added two small belt banners...one with the Rivervale symbol and one with the tree-and-bird-and-notes of Goldfinch. She immediately gives her mother a hug, or rather, does so after Kerri sets down the platters of roasted meats.

"It is flattering, yes," Brekke says to Marsha in a way that implies that flattery is not necessarily to be trusted as truth.

Tiffany comes in looking rather embarrassed, and Vali with her holding her tenderly. She's limping

Margilita comes in behind

A door down the hall opens quietly. "Um. Hello?"

"Vali. Tiffany?" Frank is concerned for the pooka, then momentarily distracted by the voice in the hall.

Kerri releases Sylvi from the hug a bit reluctantly, then turns to Tiffany. "What happened?"

THe wayburtons step to the side seeing that Vali is here

"Gravity cheats, the bitch" Tiffany grumbles

Sylvi hovers nearby in case somebody needs to fetch something.

"She fell" Vali says, VERY Worried "We.. took her to a clinic.. baby's fine. It was only her leg. " Clearly this why he wasn't here hours ago

Brekke turns at the voice in the hall and gives a grin. "Ah, there she is." And she goes to welcome the arrival from southern climes.

"May I?" Kerri asks, indicating that they should help Tiffany to a seat so she can get a look at the leg.

Frank stands back to let others tend Tiffany, and glances to see Brekke go to the hall.

Brekke has every confidence in Kerri's ability to aid Tiffany in any way needed.

In the hall, Jessica hugs Brekke. "Hi."

Tiffany doesn't get much say as Margilita and Vali both shove her in a seat

"Welcome, Jessica." Yes, she gets a very pleased hug. "I am very glad you are here. Your father is tolerating the party about as well as can be expected..." she adds with an amused mutter.

Kerri looks over the work done at the clinic. "I could HeatherBalm this if you like." An offer, but in truth it might be a little overkill.

"I'll be sure to keep it toned down." Jessica responds.

A nod, and Brekke steps aside so Jessica can go see Frank.

Jess can walk back with Brekke.

"Please heatherbalm it" Vali says "I'm worried"

Tiffany rolls her eyes "If you like ... maybe it means I'll be let out of the tower?"

Frank is actually finding folks diverted to him slowly, like someone is running interference so he's not swamped

He does take a moment to hug Jess when she appears.

Kerri gives Tiffany a wink and takes a dishcloth (clean) she'd been carrying, and wraps it gently around the leg once, then gently tugs the ends to pull the cloth back and forth, running it up and down from knee to ankle...and the glamour sparks as though she were starting a fire. When she stops, it sinks into Tiffany's leg with a warm, healing rush.

Sylvi watches the process appreciatively.

And Siv looks over at Sylvi, waves and goes back to talking to folks here and there as tthey're about to approach her dad, creating a valve. Mystery solved on who is running interference.

Sylvi catches the wave and returns it, giving a nod as she recognizes what Siv's doing. She'll make her way over there as soon as she's sure Tiffany's fine.

Brekke and Jessica are both with Frank now. Brekke says quietly to them, "It is quite the gathering."

Tiffany looks relieveed "Eureaka, I have found it"

"Suppose it's fitting." Frank admits "Needs to be seen."

And Vali rises and bows "Countess Adelaide. How fares Charm?" he looks about. It's impolitte to ask if Aunt Thea is on the can

"I suppose it does," Brekke nods to Frank.

"Charm holds" Adelaide says "The Countess sends her regrets she cannot make it and hopes to take guests at a later date. Matters of security"

Sylvi tries not to look too relieved that Countess Akanthea won't be here as she heads over to join Siv.

Ack, Flee the Dread Sovereign

Kerri watches Vali's reaction.

Vali seems to accept this, "Of course, she has to put her duties first." Troll stoicness, if he's hurt he hides it well. "our loss, but at least he sent us a wonderful group of representatives . I thank you all for coming"

"A pleasure, Sir Vali. " Adelaide nods "Rivervale is as lovely as I recall, though it has been a time"

Kerri goes back to making sure that all is ready food- and drink-wise, resting a hand briefly on Vali's shoulder as she passes him. Reassurance.

Dagmar has been quiet - but then, parties. Helping with food keeps her useful, and that keeps her content.

Valli nnods at her, gives a smile