#rivervale_lodge

Siv says "I think they're saying it's pretty open on our end"

“Let us see what Dirk wishes to do before plans are made. I am sure he will agree more exposure to the kith will be helpful, but it will need to look as though he has arranged it.”

Jess nods, agreeing.

Delicious smells are coming from the kitchen already. It's not time yet, but my word it's nice

And Siv is preparing coffee for her dad and mother

Frank offers to collect coats in general, and from Brekke in specific, hanging whatever he gets up at the door before toeing off his boots and ... nope, Siv's got it covered. So he goes to sit near where Jess was.

"Here you go, Da" Siv hands it over "Jessica, you want some?" She gives her mother one as well

"Mm." Frank says, taking the mug.

"Yes, thank you Siv." Jessica responds.

Brekke touches Frank's hand briefly as he passes, then she takes a mug from Siv. "Thank you," she says with feeling, then takes a seat near Frank and Jessica, beckoning Siv to join them.

Siv remembers how her sister likes it, "You're welcome" And gets another for her self as well as Jessica and soon both sibs have coffee , and Siv joins them

Jess sits too.

Brekke looks about the group. "We must remember to record this with a photograph sometime during the holiday. Best if Dagmar allows the use of her camera."

"I'm sure she'd loan it" Siv nods pleased

"Is she here?"

Jessica asks.

"I think she's at the other King's residence still" Siv says then tells them "She got to meet her friends"

"I am glad. I think all of them will be joining us here, either for the feast or after."

Frank looks pleased.

"Oh, good." Jess nods "That'll be good. Maybe for desserts?"

"Yeah," Siv says "She's missed May and Lupe a lot."

Frank has Oak leaning against him just a bit

Mm. Frank welcomes Oak's presence and his free fingers rest just behind the dog's ears.

Thump thump happy lean

Frank's touch and pressure lets him know Oak is a Good Boy.

Siv chuckles "Tough being a cat person in a family of dog folk"

"We're family." Frank rumbles.

Oak woofs at that

Siv laughs "Well, can't argue with either of you there"