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Why does this feel like an attempt to go use the key Hetty gave to him? This feels like an attempt for him to use the key Hetty gave to him.

I sort of like it.

I mean, yeah I think Leofric would love to see his old him and pay his respects to his mom, which we all know he thinks very highly of. But... Something tells me that this side trip has more than one purpose to it.

And who's freckles are in that banner? Is that... one of the Eadgiths? I can't think of any other freckled girls besides Ogive, but I can't think of any reason why she'd be out of Sigefrith's castle...

Ernie and Bert so fitting!!

Now I have to wonder about the other Muppets. Who'd be Kermit or Miss Piggy?

Well, The Count von Count has GOT to be Dante. I can already see him in the cape and trying to teach kids to count. What a hilarious picture that'd be.

I just noticed there's a Muppet called Bunsen Honeydew. Did you know that?

Thanks, Ann! *delivers karma*

maruutsu, I wouldn't underestimate Brinstan. He seemed to know how to stand up to Sir Osfrey Ealstan. (I still feel like that ought to be written in italics.) Especially once he learns that he is officially Baron, I think he will send Osfrey packing back to his house in Dyrnemoras, which is at a good distance from Thorhold.

And I would wager Sigefrith will help him now. Sigefrith, I believe, has learned the lesson of his un-Sigefrith-like grudge against Theobald, and he won't repeat it with Brinstan.

I wouldn't be surprised if Sigefrith sent some Sir-Osfrey-like character of his own to "help" though. Not sure who... Hmm, maybe Ethelwyn, since he's an Ealstan too...

Anyway...

I'm not sure what will happen with Eada, though. Her sons are the old Baron's sons, but then again Theobald has three older sons, and Brinstan will be married in a few years and probably producing further heirs. The odds of one of Eada's sons inheriting are quite slim. Still, I wouldn't be surprised if Osfrey tries to keep a foothold in Thorhold by keeping Eada there and "visiting" her and "helping" her.

But between Brinstan and Sigefrith I imagine a means might be found to pension her off, even if it's by something as distasteful as offering her a grant of valuable land.... well outside the valley.

Besides, Eada never seemed to love Theobald, and Bertie did describe her once as "very young, and very widowed" so Eada may want to marry again.

As for Ralf, while I can totally see him as the adult man living with his widowed mother, I don't think he's the video-game-playing, basement-dwelling type. He has a very successful career after all... the highest non-noble position in the kingdom. He's just a little... argyle-wearing and cat-loving eccentric. He's more like a medieval Bert. And his ol' buddy ol' pal Eadred is Ernie.

Also, Ralf does get laid.

Lasrua hasn't been banned. That would be sort of an awkward thing for Alred to do... Lasrua is usually very discreet about what she overhears, but if she hears someone screaming in terror she'll tell.

I would imagine Alred's confrontation of Young Sigefrith was awkward enough. I have no idea what Sigefrith will be thinking after this. He was definitely anti-Leof/Hetty, since he's quite loyal to his mother. But if he gets the idea that Alred is treating Hetty badly, he might get anti-Alred/Hetty too. And then I don't know what he would do.

I would think he would be afraid to tell his father though. Fearful that the death of either Alred or his father would be the result of that conversation.

Hetty's "illness" isn't top secret, since they had heard about it at Aengus's today. But it is somewhat secretive, since Domnall didn't know what was wrong with her. And apparently Hetty's "poor health" must be common knowledge, since Domnall and Aengus knew Hetty had taken ill, but neither of them seemed to think it was any reason for Domnall not to go to Nothelm today.

Gwynn can't look fat because those Sims teen meshes are so insanely skinny. You have to use your imagination.

She really is supposed to be on the plump side, but she isn't as fat as she imagines herself to be. But if you pay attention, she's constantly either eating or thinking about what she just ate and drank (very negatively), so it seems like she has some real issues with eating and body image.

Meanwhile she's growing taller and getting some feminine curves, so she's outgrowing her clothes in weird ways that make her think she's getting fat as a sausage. She probably is getting fatter, but it's not only that.

Seems like Theobald's death really has Leofric thinking about his own. I hope that this isn't foreshadowing anything!

Had Lasrua been banned from Nothelm because of what she heard ? Alred might not have like her telling Sigefrith and the other about Hettie's screams.

I was so waiting for a kiss in this chapter. But I'm concern about Gwynn thinking she's to fat. She doesn't look fat to me. Would she be anorexic ?

Awwww. Eadwyn stutters. I find that so adorable.

You think so maruutsu? I think Ralf is to much of a quiet type, I think. The image of him playing videaogames just doesn't fit with me. I could see him more as the poetry-writting kind.

As for the chapter: I can't say I'm surprised, but you handled Theobald's death really beautifully, Jenny. The imagery is wonderful. Especially the image of grass in the rain. I never saw it quite like that, but this was kind of an eye-opener for me.

I found a tiny mistake though:

Already Candlemas was less than week away.

I suppose you meant "a week", didn't you?

I suppose it's been a while since you had a new addition to your collection, hasn't it?

I don't see what's so great about Ralf. He's the medieval version of the guy who lives with his mother and spends the entire day playing videogames.

As soon as Leofric's brother's bio pic page was up I checked his family tree. And she has the beauty mark under her right eye. Originally I wanted her to be a potential wife for Egelric but Ralf or Aengus seems much better. Especially Ralf since Aia and Llen are unofficially together. . And her pregnancy knocked her off my list royally!

I am looking foward to seeing this girl. She's as beautiful as Sela.

Devin, that's uncanny! I had to look up her bio to remember who she was.

(http://lothere.com/bio/684)

She's a childless widow, so they're probably looking for a husband for her.

Who's the freckled lady, though? Affrais?

Van, I reckon Brinstan will have a hard time changing things, even if he's Baron now. He's still underage (isn't he?) and has fallen from the king's favor.

Wow, Devin, I think you're right. How did you know?

Agreed. She's practically elven level gorgeous.

Oh Theobold, atleast he's with Githa now. Leofric maybe a lot of things but he has always been a good dad. I hope he makes it to his hometown.

OMG that's Gunnora! She's so pretty she should marry Aengus or Ralf!

I can understand Leof's feelings here. He just wants to see a glimpse of home again. I imagine many people in the valley have the same desire. The timing isn't ideal, but as far as he knows, it's the only chance he'll ever get.

Interesting to see Eadwyn's thoughts on his father. I seem to recall that Osfrey wasn't exactly good to him from what we've seen, so if Eadwyn feels that he should love the man more, that says a lot about his character.

So Brinstan is baron now? Hmm... I wonder how the dynamics of that household will change. I know he plans to sever ties with Osfrey, but what about Eada? Is he obliged to keep a roof over her head, or will he kick her to the curb? And what about her sons? They're his brothers and they haven't done anything, but they do sort of need to be with their mother, so... hmm...

Something tells me that Brinstan won't be too surprised to hear his father didn't make it. I think he knew in his heart that he'd never see him again. I imagine the shock was much worse for Ethelmer

R.I.P. Theobald.

It looks like an angry Rua with her hair down, but I can't tell for sure.

I can't say this came as a surprise, but still, I can't help but be a little sad Leof won't be returning home soon.

Oh, Leofric. I'm getting soft on you in your old age.

Does this mean we'll see Hwalness?

(And who are the people on the banner?)

Well, damn. That certainly puts a raincheck on any rescuing of "hysterical" damsels in distress. Dagnabbit, Leofric, now is not the time to be getting nostalgic!

Also, R.I.P Theobald. You were kind of an ass, but we'll miss you.

And yet I still prefer Malcolm over Careballs. I guess it's the drama. Because having a beautiful elven lady be jealous over you is SO ROMANTIC. Never mind the fact that she can set you on fire.

I don't know, I think they could have been lovely together... in another life. Malcolm actually needed a girl more like Connie than like Iylaine, no matter what HE thought he needed. And Malcolm would have taken good care of her, which it seems like Connie really expects out of a man.

It's just that NOW it is going to create such a mess if anything happens. Iylaine is so jealous, and Connie is so defenseless. There is the whole twisted power dynamic that would be involved there -- Malcolm being Connie's guardian and her being practically his captive, plus Iylaine passive-aggressively taking out her jealousy on Connie, plus Malcolm passive-aggressively inflaming Iylaine's jealousy further by being extra-nice to Connie....

You can see I have been giving this some thought. And all of my thoughts are baaaaad. Even the Carebear-haters will be wishing Carebear would come back.