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"Lot of herbs for sale at the Pennons, you see?"

A cough, and he blanches just a touch at imagining the results - such extreme embarrassment. "Do you believe this Baron sharp enough to connect the.. misfortune to his wronging of a Daireann?"

"Part of me hopes he does, Baron. If he realizes that I COULD Have put in there, that I could have put FAR worst... I value the right of life, but as they say, 'You be surprised what you can live through'. THat said I hired help to act as a cover. Best 200 bucks I ever spent... well, Pennons Bucks." A sheepish look "Was I wrong to get some of my own back?"

He shakes his head. "Far be it to me to coach a Daireann on vengeance... but in my opinion, it would be satisfying to know that he suffered, but TRULY the goal would be to know that he knows. Else, there is no lesson learned, no wisdom gained - if only the knowledge that it is unwise to cross either your House or Barony."

Aiden smiles at Gwen. "Politically, I might be best served disavowing any knowledge of such a stunt. Personally? It was... if a touch crass, well done. And it will hurt him where it will injure far more than loss of life or limb... in his dignity."

A smile "He was a bit crass himself, but.. .thank lord, and good point, I could have made it just a bit better. I'm, thinking of training Ivan so that if somone not of SIlverwoplf dictims me, I've been attacked. And.. he'll act accordingly possibnly by tearing a drumstick off that chicken in falcon's clothing"

A thin smile. "If it is known that those under Silverwolf's banner are protected by fang and claw, then perhaps they will think twice before laying hand or spell upon our people. Train your hound, with my blessing - but see that Pyshka is trained as well, and perhaps Blossom and Rochallor may have the choice of a companion hound as well. If they do not wish a canine companion, let one be assigned as a guardian. I will not have another member of my household accosted."

"Or... perhaps a hawk, if it suits Blossom better?" He looks to Nadeen, questioning. "They do not have the same sense of loyalty, but perhaps with a strong enough compulsion, one could be trusted as a guardian."

Nadeen nods

"Well she does seem to like hawks better. I just worry Thistle will find out Blossom lets them hunt Nevers,, but yes, my lord. I'll up the training as you say. " A smile "And, thank you. Pride tells me I can take care of myself, but ... you are my lieges. And i am grateful to have ones who treasure my honor as a reflection of their own" The knight bows "I'll be heading out then, to that trod, if it's okay? "

"Even the mightiest of knights trust to their weapons, and Ivan is easily one of the strongest in your arsenal, as well as a good companion. There is no shame in that. Yes, go - do not miss the trod." He nods.

She bows again, to BOTH lords, and then withdraws

Naden looks amused mmore openly "IRonic... If Briar heard of that.. She'd probably be PROUD of Gwen. Come, my heart. LEt's get into some less fuzzy clothes" And she leads him away

Ticker starts to trot after them... only to find the kennel door shut. How rude!

Get used to it, pup. Mischka chuckles to herself.

LIfe is so unfair

(End scene)