#scarsdale

And the food is delicious, and Earl says to zara "Don't tell Great Aunt Agnes, but her Kugel attempt isn't as good as this"

It may be that Hirim is lurking in Ratchets shadow to avoid the scary moth girl.

"Well, I know that. Nobody beats Hannah's kugel."

"So do I, but still, dont' let the Hearth know i ever said so"

Vashti might be orbiting around Ratchet slowly to see if Hirim counter orbits

And glamour might just arise, for food is an art, and family can be a source of joy and wonder.

Zara is quiet, especially in a room full of nockers, but she shimmers with happiness and contentment.

And Earl at times might reach and give her hand a squeeze and a smile. Her happiness makes him happy too.

Jacob squirms, as little boys do, and squirms, as sluagh do... but he's a good enough boy to allow the women to fuss over his hair and outfit, or take pats on the back from the men.

No. Not in any overt, obvious way. At all.

And Vasthi compliments the tea, her lies ones of exageratiation rather than contrariness..

Conversation, music, games. More baseball talk. Jacob insisting he's NOT sleepy...

YAAAWWN

odd.. he yawns louder than he speaks

Even if he insists on wearing his monster mask.

Which he does. Earl smiles a bit at that. Glad the kid liked it.

Miriam might wind up pinned by the deadweight of a sleeping childling.

And then... treachery. When folks inquire about Earth Runes, Earl... begins to praise Zara's work in the library "She's been assisting Baron August in reassembling damaged books"

"And the collection is thriving under her supervision..." Earl goes on

Zara pinks.

"Verily," Vashti says "I understand they may have to put in a new wing for the library" She lifts one of her own wings slightly

"Well, a chimerical room has a way of stretching to accommodate more than it aught."

Jacob is very impresssed...zzzzzzzzzzzz or would be, if he were awake

Of course, the nockers in the family might get into a discussion of dreaming spacial physics

But.. there are also proud looks at Zara, Hannah patting her daughter's hand at the talk of the library

She does whisper, just a bit, about some of her special projects - things for the Fiona, for the childlings, for the Dougal crew...

"Everyone who needs to know something ends up coming to Zara. If she doesn't know she knows the book that knows"

Earl again.

BLUSH

Of course, this must be rewarded. Zara gets extra of.. lots

Vasthi says "Sister, I thank you so much for kidnapping me in this. I know you were hoping I'd bring Shalimar... but his stand up career is simply swamped"

"Well... I am glad you came." Shyly.

Vashti gives her a hug

"I hope everyone likes the chinese finger traps I knitted"

"They will be delighted."

"oh... i do hope your uncle molts soon, he has such pretty leavings. I hope my own leavings shine half as well" She turns "May peace be upon your house until someone mentions baseball again" A curtsey, and she with draws.

Vashti is sent home with a basket laden with tupperwares!

And yes, perhaps her delicate departure is less delicate as she walks away with a basket the size of her torso

"She's a nice young lady" Hannah says

Zara nods. "I am happy to know her."

Earl offers to help clean cups and dishes.

The menfolk get to wash up, and now Hannah can sit with feet up.

From the kitchen, Zara can hear some things dont' so much as change as just adapt..."You're scrubbing it wrong, should rub it counter clockwise... " " What do you know from clean? Clockwise is... "

and Earl somewhere in the middle just doing the work

Zara gets some quiet time with both her moms, knitting.

And jacob , who is not sleepy! Is.. despite that, sleepING. And thus well behaved

The conversation mostly involves plans for Nomadic Hut Appreciation week.

Crucial week for those who work in textiles

And when the fellows are done, Earl returns, and plants a kiss on top of Zara's brow gently

She shows off her socks-in-progress - Hannukah plans must needs start early!