#rivervale_lodge

"It is good to meet you, noble King" She says

"I'm glad we could be of service."

"What happened to your home?"

"Destroyed, my rescuer... much of it is a blur, but I found myself washed here to realize I had no anchor.. and was far from my old home"

"I have heard of similar accidents. Where was your anchor?"

"In what you would call the Duchy of Magnolia?" She says

Ah, Mississippi

Frank nods and begins to make his way to the shore. "All of Willows, and most of Concordia, has been struck by a disruption of the Trods and the Dreaming. In time, happy to try and return you to Magnolia if you wish."

"I cannot return, sir. My anchor is here" She says

Gesturing to the creek

"I cannot simply go about as causually as you fleshy ones. A husk helps"

"Mm. Well, you're welcome here. I will ask our Mountain to come visit you, and our Storm and Hearth to as well in their turns."

Signe is laying panting on the shore now, but her ears prick up at STORM

Oak makes sure his daughter is okay

Happy says "Hey little girl, you want me to carry you for a bit?" to Signe

Her tail wags, and she gets to her feet. She is MIGHTY even when worn out from playing.

Though, sure to sleep WELL tonight.

"My thanks, Sir King" Brooke says "I welcome their visits"

"And your return if you visit again"

"Thank you. Is there anything you need?"

"Rest, I will rest" The inaminae sinks into the water

"She needs rest, sir" Happy says helpfully

Oak shakes once more, and looks at Frank happily. His person is back

"Then we will let you rest. Welcome again to Rivervale." He wades out of the water and calls the dogs if they're still in it.

THe dogs are out and drying. Happy walks along and starts whistling again; it's a great day in Happy land.

Frank drips along with them.

The rest of the patrol is less eventful

But still worth doing, as there is much beauty in the woods. Smells as well as sights.

Forest therapy, indeed.

(Solace for the Soul-End Scene)