<div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">ooc</div><div class="spoiler_body">FYI - Tera is an elf, not a half elf.</div></div><br/>Tehr chuckled,<strong>"In fact I did not.  But I would say that it is a good hobby, the kind of thing my departed father and brother both would have approved of.  They enjoyed carving small things, my brother more than my father.  He used to have such a steady hand that he could do rough carves while on back of a horse as he rode up a forest trail.  I, myself, never had the knack for it I admit.  Maybe some day you can show me some of your favorite carvings, if you still carry such things around.  My brother would often leave his simple carvings in the woods.  He said it was a gift for the spirits of the wood, but I suspect it was more that he enjoyed making them, and not so much looking at them when they were done."</strong><br/><br/>Tehr chuckled and thought about mother dryad and the other fey, and thought that in fact maybe his brother had been leaving them as gifts.  But that was neither here nor there.<strong>"I saught you out to ask you Tera if your wanderlust still grips you.  You seem quite happy here in Hewthorne hall, even staying in servants quarters on the third floor.  An honored guest even though your accommodations are not.  I also wonder at the fact that Duke Caelor will be returning soon as a possible reason for your presence.  I know that the duke seemed slightly taken with you, and you with him.  I know that part of it is that you are an elf, like he, and might be someone he enjoys talking to in a way he can not with humans.  But you are also a beautiful woman Tera, and a very able warrior, I think two things that he would appreciate.  It is not my intention to pry, but I do admit that I am curious about your motivations.  Also, if I might ask you for a small favor."</strong><br/><br/>He explained how Carolyn, Christina, and Alex would be touring the schools, and his desire to make sure the trio was protected physically.  He even suggested Tera taking a house guard with her if she thought it would be a good idea.  Then he waited for her response, trusting in her judgement.