#rivervale_lodge

"theon's charmed this little old lady at the park" a smile "tiffany is considering getting work with the fire department. Margilia's making mostly As"

"And Gerd? Gerd is kind of pleased to have a new trod"

"Mm. Stunning piece of work by all involved, that."

"Careful, sounds like you'll have to praise Olgar.. his baby"

"Sylvi's a strong leader." Frank comes as close as he'll come to praising her father.

"She is..." A nod "Goldfinch has a real start"

"A second Balefire in the Barony." Frank muses.

"you visited yet? It's a small scrawny place but it has spirit"

"I haven't, no." he admits.

"the fire is in the basement, but it reaches up and out in the oddest places"

He describes it

Frank's beard moves. "Sounds... just right."

"Short of balefire but a dreamer magnet."

"And a place for the wilders to build their own dreams."

"It is. Smart move by the Chief to support it. Some ffolks who ever felt they fit have found a place.. they're always welcome here, but something more of their own makes that dream building easier like you said. I think you're right on the money there"

Frank nods, and sips his drink.

"Ready for Beltaine?"

A grin "that's a bit off yet. Still have Carnivale"

"I found Carnivale to be less of an event, but yes. It comes before Beltaine."

"Well, I believe traditionally the Count, Bless him , takes on the fool role.... so yah, that one is off. Beltaine, mmm I didn't think of too much diferent from past years. It will be fun though, some of our morre Unseelie folks will get Summerside"

"Hmmphm."

"I ...also thought we might contribute a bit of glamour to release new Chimera into the world." He says "Wasn't sure"

"Mm. Interesting idea."

"We should be able to pull it off, of course, some won't last long. But Summer Chimera sounds good to me"

"I look forward to seeing what you come up with."

"Mmm.... maybe donkeycorns.. nah, that's too silly"

"Donkeycorns?"

"I blame that movie.... Canto something"

"Haven't seen it. Maybe I should ask Brekke if she'd like to go."

"you should, seems to be a hit with the younger crowds. I think Dagmar has a new favorite character"

"Hm. I'll ask."

"I think you might enjoy it"

"Mm. Before I leave, maybe."

"Oh, about Valentine's Day celebrations... " he snaps his fingers

"Mm?"

"I'm thinking of having a celebration formal, as Mountain I'm allowed to borrow non fae holidays. I'm thinking a honoring of romantic love fits in a mostly Seelie lodge"

Frank scratches his beard. "Hm. Could go both ways."

"Suggestions?"

"Just saying, not everyone like to have their romance on display." Frank points out.

"Could be a bit of pressure on anyone who feels like they don't have anyone."

"mmm .. you're embarrassed folks know you love your wife? " Dubious "no one has to make out in public, honest"

"Not embarrassed, no." mildly "Just not our way to make a public statement about it."

"I'll think about allowing an escape clause"

"Might be a good idea."

"Spoil sports the lot of you" he sighs "But I was hoping it would placate the Cupids. tthey'e coming, you know that right?"

"They've come before." Frank points out.

"Omens indicate they may swarm this year... if we show our love they may pass on"

"Mm. -YOU- can talk to Brekke about that one."

"Oh that'll be fun" He sighs "I better track her down. Happy Imbolc, Frank"

"And to you, Mountain Vali."