Her Needs

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## Summary

Late the next morning, everyone slowly wakes up. Ronan and Bata wake Hoopla and Ray up. Simon goes in but gets a face full of Hoopla's euphoric breath. Hoopla and Ray laugh. Ronan and Bata are unhappy that they didn't help out with the prank so Hoopla and Ray promise to let them in on the next one. Simon is tripping so bad that he thinks Hyacinth is on fire.

Moira Bruce and a refreshed Panne of the Silky Meadows arrive and Simon tries to hug her. Panne runs around being chased by Simon as Hyacinth tries to grab him. Fenix is sure to stay far away from the hilarity. Once the euphoric breath wears off, Simon is introduced to Moira. He then leaves to find an alchemist while the others get Fenix to come out for breakfast. Fenix says no as too many crazy things are happening to him. Bata holds Hoopla like a rifle to make him euphoric. Fenix quickly goes intangible and runs off to join the others at the boarding house.

As breakfast is made, Panne explains how Brownies have the need to caretake much like Satyrs need alcohol. Panne apologizes for being overbearing with cleaning as she needs to. This makes Hoopla feel better. Moira suggests that the Grand Seelie is in the Ruins of Edpi and wants to come with them. Hyacinth is against it due to everything that's happened. Panne is against it too but it's due to her nature as Moira wants to come too.

Simon asks about anything that could kill them if they don't act. Bata, Hoopla and Ronan are fine but Fenix is quiet. Hoopla mentions the talking sword and it makes Fenix nervous. He whispers that it said 'master' to Fenix. Moira takes a look at it and notes that it's so powerful that it seems like a piece of something. Sadly they can't discern anything for the moment and suggest that the Grand Seelie should take a look at it. They converse with the blade like it's a member of the party as Hoopla mentions that Fenix should care for it's sword since it calls him a master.

Ray remembers his goggles and uses them to identify the blade as a piece of a great magical being. Panne suggests that it was a fey belonging to her clan of wandering duty but isn't 100% sure. Fenix calls his sword Wolfbite and introduces the party to it. The party heads for the tavern with Bata slightly sad that Moira still dresses in black after her father died. Fenix makes a brief stop at the stables to check on Tiuhti as Ray suggests that Ronan play.

Panne asks the lady in the back if she can cook. The woman is surprised as she's never met a brownie before but allows her to cook. Ronan hops on the table and begins playing a sea shanty that Simon recognizes. The entire tavern is enraptured by a tune they don't recognize as Panne comes out with a chicken pot pie. Fenix eats in a room in the back as Ronan gets 100 gold for the performance.

As they eat, Hyacinth notes that the Seelie of the plains was more playful while the one in the ruins seems more serious. The one on the sea seems more emotionally unbalanced. Hyacinth suggests that Ronan turns off his dudes and brahs while talking with the Seelie and Ronan complied reluctantly. Simon is made aware of something inside they'll have to fight most likely. Fenix goes up to his room to rest as Panne suggests leaving the cart behind for her sake. The rest of the party heads for the marketplace.

## Notable events

* Simon is hit with a euphoric breath prank
* Panne of the Silky Meadows explains how Brownies work
* Fenix's sword, Wolfbite, is analyzed