#rivervale_lodge

"Well," Eulalie looks to Siv, "SOUNDS like she had the facts?"

A bemused look as she takes a seat. "Siv, were you present for the events of this tale?"

Siv mmphs "Nope, but that doesn't make it true"

Kerri puts up her hands in a gesture of innocent victory.

Talare signs excitedly. Someone translates "Rover Olgar, did your wife ride a mechanical bull or not?"

She gives Olgar a rather pointed look.

"Truth is important , Uncle Olgar" Siv says hopefully

Olgar puts down his beer "Huh? Oh Siv, sorry, Mechanical what? MY Angel of a wife?"

"Oh" Siv says as others chuckle "Why is a Gwydion never around when you need one?"

Kerri gives just the slightest grin.

Hesso ponders, then looks at the Hearth and the Rover, and says "I know who I'm going to believe. Lady Captain Siv doesnt cook"

An attempt at humor, letting his reserve down just a bit

"Ah, now there's a smart answer," Kerri says, nodding with approval.

More chuckles

Siv groans, but then says "Well, his logic is sound, darn it"

"It is, indeed."

Talare signs and someone translates "Still a good story, and the idea of the Hearth in tight jeans and a cowgirl hat while on one makes me laugh. Bet she'd look great"

Olgar grins every so slightly

"I'll take that as a compliment." A nod to Talare.

Hesso pretends he didnt hear this disturbing talk

Eulalie says "Thank you for the grub, Hearth"

A look at Olgar's expression, and she can't help breaking out in a bit of a laugh.

"You're welcome, Eulalie. And cards on the table...the story is true, and I do look damn good in jeans and a cowboy hat." She's not ashamed.

"THANK you" Siv says "And you do"

Talare actually claps!

A wink to Talare.

"She absolutely does," Olgar's grin widens "Now , crew you've done well, and you've fed well. But it's not all about our fae side. So tomorrow we'll go to a temple of avaraice your generation has mostly abandoned... the mall. Mingle with the sons of adam and daughters of eve. Shop, don't shop."

"Whatever, but we can't hide among ourselves too much. Too much time on the silver means we especially need to find balance" he finishes

"And if you're short on cash, we might be able to spot you some."

"You want to come with us, Hearth?" Eulalie says "Men don't have the sense for a good bargain most times"

"Ohh, you know...that sounds like a worthwhile field trip!" She nods. "I'm in."

Siv looks a bit envous .She has to be more careful about mortal interactions

Olgar chuckles "Okay. You folks will get a master class in mall shopping while we're at it"

Kerri notices Siv's reaction and gives her an apologetic look.

Siv waves it off wit ha tiny gesture "Have fun"

"Want me to pick you up something?" Kerri offers.

Siv perks "Actually, if you see a cute top for Piper, let me know. One of hers got eatten by the washing machine"

"You got it." Kerri's got a pretty good eye for sizes and styles, so it's a good bet she'll bring back something nice!

"Thanks. I'll pay you back" She assures

"We'll figure it out," Kerri waves off the assurance.

And the rovers in training listen as Olgar gives them the 'talk' about the dangers of Bedlam

(Fade to mentorship)