#anywhere

"Your excellenices wished me?" The Gwydion bows to Jessica and then to Ellie

Holger is in the crowd, moving forward with elbows if need be, to protect Ellie. Sure he's late, but troll protect!

"This lady is in need of your assistance to confirm the truth." Jessica says darkly.

"Happy to serve" Dame Bevera says and starts into it "Who are you?"

A quiet nod to Holger, and a little flick of a gaze to her right hand side, inviting him into a proper and respected place.

"I'm Lady Lyanda Highfeather" The woman says and says "I wished to depart and had save means to do so.. I..."

"Wrong" The gwydion says "That's not your name." A blink "That's not your title. You did have the means but..were stopped."

A shake of her head. Foolish, lying to a Gwydion. Truth is a gem of many facets.

"Phobos, please make sure the Hold is locked down and get word to Skyhook. I want a nocker called Blizy found and held. He works in explosives, perhaps more." Jess orders.

"On it" he says

"Lady, you can tell the truth or I will remand you to the cells." flatly.

Lady Highfeather says "I've said what I will say... " realizing this IS a Gwydion "No more. You cannot compell me to speak"

"I believe that you should answer the questions fully and without deception."

"That's just good manners, after all." That doesn't soften the second blow of Sovereign much, mind.

Jess nods approval and gratitude to Ellie.

The Leanhaun shoots the little child a look of pure malice, then answers "My name IS Laynda. I am squire. I once served a great family of House Leanhaun. They were magnificient. I was the lover of one. He was perfect, so wonderful... then... one of his hunting trips went awry. I took the name high feather to honor them, and to avenge my lost love"

"Did you cause a bomb to be set in this Freehold, anywhere?"

"yes. I planted it. It was supposed to be veiled. Your death would have been the ultimate revenge against your father, the savage"

"Are there any other bombs here?"

"No. I had only time to plant one and only one on me. When you sent for me ,I realized somehow you were onto me. Your wretched bitch of a sister calling on big sister's help no doubt. I should have hired a better assassin for her" A sneer

Holger is looking Elie over to make sure she is okay . He whispers "You are good?"

"Dame Ash, Phobos, I've heard enough for now. Take her to the cells. I'll make another phone call."

"Si. But I shall need my caballero to stand guard for now, yes?" She pats his hand, reassuringly.

Holger nods and whispers "I am sorry I was not here sooner." but the pat does reassure him.

Dame Ash says, eyes dangerous "GLADLY, Countess"

"your father killed my lover! I will have revenge" The leanhaun yells as she is taken away

"Not today you won't." Jess growls.

"This was for love?" Baron Tidemarch shakes his head "A waste of ambition, that. " He turns to both countesses, "My liege, and countess Ellie. I hope this does not reflect poorly on Sunkissed waves. My court is not in the habit of refusing haven to those that ask"

"I understand, Baron; I used the same policy here, for a time. But, for reasons that should be obvious now, Leanhaun were something of a bridge too far."

"The Escheat must be attended by all. Baron, could you please send my regards to Vaeltide? I would like to come see her soon, or have her visit here."

Jess nods agreement with that. Then, "I still want a sweep done of the Freehold, just in case. And I need to make that phone call."

"your family history is something I shall show more sensitivity to in the future" Tidemarch says to Jessica, then he bows to Ellie again "You would be welcome, Countess Eleanor, and she will be told of your kind offer. I am sure she'll be delighted. "

Bevera whispers to Jessica "Forgive me, your excellency, but ..what Laynda said about her lover being killed by your father. She believed That to be true"

"For the record, Baron, know that my father was held dishonorably as a prisoner... but he did -not- kill his captor who I assume was her lover, no matter what she may believe." for Bevera's benefit too.

"I was there."

The troubadour nods

Then Tidemarch nods "I believe you. It does make one wonder though... if it was not chance, who DID kill her lover? And who framed Frank King? And why?"

"How long ago was it?"

"If Sir Frank was young then, then it was a LONG time ago" Holger surmises

"A long time ago, Ellie." For such the childling would reckon it.

Ancient times

A slow nod. "Too far back to Glance, si."

"Understand, Baron, it was in the Dreaming. But I know what I know."

"You would probably see dinosaur chimera EVERYWHERE" Holger nods

The Baron nods "The Dreaming muddles memories, but we hold onto truths"

"Yes."

"With your permission, Countess Jessica, after the sweep is done, I'll return to my own hold. Unless you have more orders or need of me?" Tidemarch inquires

"Ohhh, we should play dinosaurs later. Salma has a book about them!"

"I like the triceritops" The boy admits "it has a shield for a FACE... with horns" He taps his own horns

"Oh! We could make costumes! Countess Yessica, may Holger and I go play?"