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laughed loudly and shooed the children from
the sweets on the counter. I shook my head in humour and went back
to the reception hall to give her the glass of water.
Gavril
Negrescu
    Smiling at the
younglings respectful greeting, I endeavoured to diffuse the
formality. Shrugging, I grinned at them. "Thank you for showing our
guest that you can be well behaved. And now, the bad news.
According to Bran, the weather has deteriorated, so the snowball
fight will have to wait until tomorrow."
    At the groans
of dismay, I held up my hand. "However, to make up for it, go back
to Eira and tell her I said that you may all have two cookies each
with your evening milk." The grins were more than happy with that
outcome, as they turned back towards the kitchens area.
    Turning back
to Owain, I shrugged again. "I know that you have brought a guest
with you, brother." Remembering in time that I was supposed to be
his brother. "But, I need to discuss the details of the competition
on Monday, and Bran's support teams. The route may have to change
at the last minute if the temperature drops further."
    I turned to my
Mate, "Aaleahya, may I ask you and Angharad to entertain Owain's
guest, please? And I have told her that she may stay the night, if
it gets late."
Merida
Davinier
    Watching the
younglings line up and greet the man, I frowned a bit, confused
with their way of acting but try to not make it obvious. "Oh nice
to meet you Miss. How lovely the twins are? They are so cute. " I
smiled looking at them, not least because I have a soft spot for
kids.
    I look at
Owain since I can't contain my curiosity and ask, "Why did they
line up?" I tried to whisper to Owain, while glancing at them.
Aaleahya
Negrescu
    Smiling at
Merida and then at my mate Gavril Negrescu, I commented, “The twins
wouldn't go to bed they are just excited as the rest of the house.”
They cooed and waved their hands as they knew I was talking about
them.
    “ Merida would you take Liszka for me please. I need to give my
arm a break.” I handed over Liszka and watched as Merida smiled at
her. Liszka grabbed her finger and tried to put it in her mouth I
giggled softly as I tried to stop her from putting Merida's finger
in her mouth knowing she is teething and pups have sharp teeth even
in human form.
    Matyas wanted
attention and began to fuss. Jostling him to calm him I went in
search of a seat. Angharad approached in with a bottle, and I could
not but smile at her, telling her she was godsend and thanked
her.
Angharad
Lloyd
    "There, now
everyone is taken care of, almost. I'm going to get some mulled
wine. The smell has been making my mouth water for hours. Would
either of you like some?" Merida shook her head no and held up her
glass. "I'm fine, thank you Angharad." You can tell she was unsure
of the pronunciation so I smiled. "You're saying it correctly and
some just call me Garad. I answer to about anything. Aaleahya? May
I bring you anything? A bottle for Liszka too, even though she
doesn't pack away the bottles like Matyas does."
Merida
Davinier
    I can't help
but smile and blush as Owain kissed my hand, it was such a romantic
gesture. "Oh its ok, don't worry, I wouldn't want to keep you. I
will be fine."
    When he left,
I took one of the twins and cooed at her; she was so cute trying to
put my finger in her mouth as to I tickled her to take her mind off
it.

    "How old are
they? "I asked the mother while poking her nose. Watching the baby
giggle and coo I smiled, as I took a sip from the glass of water.
It was refreshing. "So what do you girls do around here?" I asked
trying to start a conversation.
Aaleahya
Negrescu
    Smiling I
answered Merida’s question on the age of the twins. I cannot tell
her that they were only five days old. Given that they are Cŵn
Annwn they developed at a fast rate. “Merida they are three months
old and are now teething. I do have to say I am blessed that they
are not cranky as most babies are when this occurs. Let’s go to the
sitting room shall