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Arden’s brows raised a bit, curious exactly what muttering she’d heard. “That so, Lottie?” he asked, his lips curving into a little smirk. “Can’t imagine the mutterings are too interesting. We’re simple people for the most part.”

“I’m sure you are Arden,” she agreed.  “But large group of the same family move into town will always cause tongues to wag.  I shall however pass back to the city information board that you are simple people and make sure they send you out the words of no more than one syllable welcome pack.”