#scarsdale

"I do so enjoy having company for tea."

"it's always so hard to find proper company for tea" Pleased nod back from Velvet. "Would..it be presumptive to ask what you will tell Sir August and how you will advise him?" Oh the impetuousness of youth

"I would advise him to listen to his instincts, and to treat you well. You might not be his only dependant - would this bother you?"

"I suppose one could be insulted by it, but then, it might also allow me more initiative. One should cherish the qualities of the tea one is given yes?"

"There is a truth to that. And... with two hands, one may be subtle, and one clearly seen."

She nods "That would be acceptable then. You, you do show good points to either . THank you"

"You are welcome, Miss Shadecastle. Please, have another macaroon."

"They are ever so delicious" Shadecandle says

"Thank you"

"Tell me, are you a reader?"

"oh yes." she says "there are those of our kith who are not?" horror of horrors

"I have known a few. But August is a scholar, so you would do well to be mindful. Of course, there is also the pleasure of it - now, have you read much of T.H. White?"

"The Once and Future King? THe sword in the stone? Oh yes. I quite enjoyed the sword in the stone. But I also adore Neil Gaiman"

"Ah! He is wonderful!" From whispered news to literature - a conversation now that all three may join.

OH it would appear they're all in on this one.

(End scene with pleasant and polite conversation..and TEA)