#salmon-duchy-lands-aka-alaska

Mrs. Pluffington smiles "That would be very kind of you, but.. I must tell you, they just keep vanishing. Even our sluagh are having trouble finding out why. It's the strangest thing." All truthfully said, "Soon as we get larger than average needles , theyr'e gone."

Vilde's brow knits ("It's very suspicious.")

A Look at Vilde.

Vilde looks back and speaks up again "I would rather be your page," A look to Mrs. Pluffington "Sorry Missus PLuffington but.. it's true."

The boggan holds a hand out, "Oh darling, don't you apologize. I know your troubles are NOT for lack of trying, and we all have things we prefer to do. "

She considers. "Pages and squires often must repair armor. And a knight in the field must, too. Leather, scale, gambesons - they all require sewing skills."

"Tomorrow, I will show you how I repair my gear. You will assist me."

Vilde snaps to a salute, "Yes, Dame." though she looks nervous. What if she blows this too?

A little flick of her gaze over to the boggan.

"Oh that's wonderful, thank you Dame." Mrs. Pluffington says "Please let me know if you need anything from me? I should get to teaching the other childlings."

She smooths Vidle's hair, "Now you take good care of Dame Dagmar. I know you'll be a fine page."

Vilde smiles a bit at that, by troll standards, "Yes, Mrs. Pluffington."

"Thank you. It's a big help to me."

"She's a lovely help to us all," And the boggan heads off. THere's a six count, and VIlde almost visibly relaxes.. again, by troll standards.

Vilde then looks up "How can I serve you, Dame and... thank you," Troll face ("It's just so EMBARRASSING stabbing myself")

"I'm going to go check on Star. You're going to help."

"Yes, Dame." And she readies to follow.

"Have you groomed a horse before? Star has her own quirks, so I'll hafta show you those either way."

"I have groomed a horse, but only a few times. I also got introduced to some sled dogs." She says "I liked both. Is Star nice?"

"Oh, Star's the best. And the prettiest."

Vilde tilts her head, "She is?" But she follows

"I'm a Gwydion, am I not?" And soon Vilde is introduced to the best & prettiest of fae steeds.

She nods as if that answer settles that. WHich it probably should. Vilde is appropriately and honestly SMITTEN with Star. Not only is Star big enough for trolls , adult trolls, to ride, she is elegant as well, showing one need not be puny to be graceful, lovely, swift, sublime... and above all, humble. Star for her part, warms to the girl when it is is clear she's inspired awe and adoration. Clearly this new troll girl has taste.

Vilde even gets to feed Star pieces of cut-up apple. (A little bribery never hurt anyone)

It does put things on the right foot..err hoof as the case maybe.

(Fade to ponies)