#rivervale_lodge

"Guess that worked" Olgar says, surprised "Thanks, Mountain."

"You just needed something that made you happier than that stupid fish" Vali smiles

THe 'living portrait' of himself, Kerri, and Sylvi jostles about , good memories playing in the scene

'And I did this?" Olgar watches the memories, joyful and wondrous , play out.

"Sure did," Vali smiles "it's your glamour at work"

"What about the fish?" Olgar asks

"Oh, I've got a plan for that," Vali assures

He does not tell Olgar that the fish chimera is wrapped up for the Hearth/Chief and ready to be filleted anytime she likes

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