#rivervale_lodge

"Clever." She starts the car and heads back.

"Yeah, if I'm so clever how come I didn't think of this" A mutter

"Do you need me to run interference while you head into the bathroom?"

"Just tell them I spilled something on my pants. I'll splash water on them I get back through the kitchen door. You won't be lying that way so mom will likely believe"

Habit of Gwydion training

"I think she might still be out on patrol, anyway."

"Oh right, right. well, I'll do it anyway. You have to practice this stuff to make it second nature"

weak smile. Trying to rally behind it

"Important skill," she nods as they pull into the Lodge driveway and park. "Remember, READ the directions before you use that thing. Otherwise you might get a messed up result."

"I was taught how to while at Earth Runes. Fiona may seem reckless but we're pretty versed in the needful. ' she nods "And we pass that knowledge on to others who may not know"

"Baroness Coradel called it going to W.A.R.... code for 'Women are Ready'"

"Oh, of course. I sometimes forget you're Fiona. You're just...Siv." A wink. "Want me to find some chore to do upstairs so I'll be close by?"

A chuckle at that. "She's a clever woman."

A smile "I'd like that. Thanks. And yeah, she is. Folks tend to underestimae her there" And out of the car they go, and.. soon... Siv is changing her pants after a 'spill' , upstairs with Aunt Kerri doing a chore there

Sheets need to be changed sometime, after all.

So Kerri is easy to find when Siv needs to find her.

Indeed, Kerri is the one who hears it clearest "OH THANK THE DA'AN!"

She exhales a breath of relief herself!

A moment later she comes out and shows the results "Isn't that the prettiest color?" She whispers

A lovely shade of negative

JOnas calls up "Everything okay, Siv?"

"Oh yes, Aunt Kerri helped me get the stain out" Siv calls down, "the pants are going to be fine"

"oh" Jonas says from below. baffled why women make such a fuss over a little stain on pants

Kerri grins. "I'd suggest you frame it, if that wouldn't lead to questions and alarm." A hug.

"Now, go on back downstairs and snuggle your lover."

Siv hugs back, "Woo. Better safe than sorry, thanks Aunt Kerri. And I will" She says, and soon trundles down. Evidence disposed of

Siv gives a startled Jonas a VErY happy Hug and snuggle "Miss me?" She asks

"Always" He says wisely

Eulalie however arches a brow, something doesn't add up. But she leaves it be.

Frank glances up as Siv thunder back down the stairs, then he's back at his book.

Eulalie says to Frank, "Pardon, sir, but you think some of the sidhe that tried to take the Farm back in the early days might return in new lives?"

Frank looks up. "No idea, Eulalie."

"Oh. Sorry. I just.." She frowns "We dealt with some bad ones in the early days I'm told. I really ought to look up the old DeBuke diaries"

Jonas , now having Siv in his lap to his surprise, says "there are DeBuke Diaries?"

"oh sure. Some of us journal, and it's encouraged for the Chief, Mountain, Hearth and Storm" Eulalie answers

"It's a good practice." Frank agrees.

"Yes sir. You'd probably be allowed to look at some of em if you like. You and Rivervale ARE allies after all" Eulalie says

"That's not a bad idea" Siv looks at her father "See what they have on the Accordance War?"

"Emmit and I have exchanged titles." Frank says.

"Oh" Realizzation on Eulalie's face, and she looks impressed

"Dad's aces at record keeping" Siv says proudly "And coordination. "

"Seems so" Eulalie nods "Least wise Mountain Emmit's won over"

"Emmit's been very generous."

Siv arches a brow "Not always, Da. The man's got secret he doesnt share with just anyone. He shares them with you."

"Well, both are true I suppose" Eulalie says and gets Frank a refill on his coffee

"Cider please." he corrects gently.

She nods and gets the cider instead, "Sorry, Sir . I guess I got used to filling the CHieftains' mug"

"Me too."

Siv grins openly at that "Mom loves her coffee so filling her cup is wise." Then explains to Eulalie "When Sally Mae came here first, she tried fancy blends. Poor Mom just sighed and was so miserable , when all she loves is plain black and hot. Sally mae caught on of course, felt terrible."

"Oh she would" Eulalie seems aghast rather than amused "Hearths are like doctor, 'do no harm' " Somberly