*Classic.*

[A comment about his sword. A greatsword always had been one of her favorites, even if she favored other weaponry for herself. And a second look suggests that it was well-used indeed.

But the house claims her attention. Damn, the thing was barely habitable. Well, no, that's uncharitable of her. She and Rhus can fix things up to baseline livable within the day if they stretch their new powers a bit, but it's going to take actual work. And probably Maeve tapping into some of her own kenning skills.

She links back up with Rhus when he 'negotiates' with the landen couple. Well, he had said he wanted a nap as payment, however bizarre that struck her.]

And if I can use your kitchen, we can regain our strength before we leave you be.

[The couple probably wouldn't balk at the extra groceries she'd leave behind, either.

The gawping landen couple doesn't seem to have any objections to that, though she's not sure whether it's because of who she and Rhus were or the couple's sheer bafflement at their requested payment.]

We could start with the roof.