#scarsdale

"Homeschooling, as I had been..."

"However, Vince and I have been able to work together on a bannerhouse project successfully, which is heartening."

"Truth, I mind not this transition, I do well online."

August listens with full attention.

"Were the royals a Bannerhouse project?"

"Mercy was granted..."

"Yes, the very one Vince and I worked on. There is a Love Lock bridge in Jefferson City, and we whispered a few of the locks. From what we learned, I figured out how to meet our royal couple and what I learned from that.... Coradel and I decided they would be a good choice. And it worked."

She nods. "Aye. Good thing you had the wisdom to trust her."

His expression is tender. "Yes."

Earl returns with tea, and with tea, distraction and small talk

Three friends, catch up after a separation. It could be worse.

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