#rivervale_lodge

Gerd is running back and forth. Not for the first time, she wishes she wasn't the only one here who mastered Wayfare. Messages of the physical sort are dropped off. Goods delivered (Obviously, some will insist on doing it themselves) and yes, she and Uncle Vali often end up answering the phone here at the lodge as news gets out. Now that the boggans of the Barony know about the babies, they are going bonkers! Thank GOD for Lucia who is handling a lot of that

She also is texting her boyfriend TXT: No, Wudlig. Please DON'T make trick cribs that would swap the twins randomly with each other. YES, very cool, but the new parents will get STRESSED OUT

She does not say, but thinks that they are babies, not magicians assistants!

TXT: No, Ramona, bit too soon for baby sitting offers!

And more texts and calls come in

She answers the phone, exasperated, "YES, whoever you are, Siv, Jonas and Piper are parents. Twins. One boy, one girl, and yes, I know both were supposed to be boys, but from my biased perspective one got an upgrade. Her name is Franklyn Lyric, His name is Valr Haper. The babies came early so will be fine after a week or two in NICU as they have very good doctors. Piper is also in recovery. Folks are already visiting so if you want to go you'll have to wait your turn, not my rules, the hospitals. We are already swamped with baby clothes, basinets, diapers, and more at this time. No I don't have pictures, and mostly we're focusing on family and lodgemates being involved so it maybe a bit. Pardon my brusquness. Just chaos here and if that hurts your feelings, you'll just have to lu..."

A choke "Oh, C.. Count Hemlock?! Oh, of course, how.. how kind of you to call! You.. you heard about this? So soon. How.. conscientious of you, your excellency. No, the Chief isn't here. Nor Sir Franklin. Can I... yes yes. I'll let folks know you called. What's that? Toys from you? Oh yes, you run a store for those and such I.. yes, lovely. VERY kind. "

A beat

"Gerd. Gerd Hornshield" She answers

"Yes. that is my REAL name. Yes, unfortunate that" A sigh

"Yes, I'll pass it all on and... thank you, your excellency"

"I.. haven't met the babies myself, your excellency. I can't say I've noted if either boy or girl are particularly 'Gwydionesque' "

"Yes, a pity. Time will tell. Yes, your excellency. THANK you, your excellency. Posted ? Updates? Of..course. Right. Thank you for taking time to send your congratulations. I shall pass them on."

The call ends.

"Oy" She slumps her head against the wall near the phone

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