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"The fellow who can flicker flash hasn't been to Mexico" He considers

"Might be able to flicker flash you to Rivervale, don't you have a quick trod from there to Fenix, or did that vanish when it changed chiefs?"

"As far as I know it's still there but I can find out with a phone call." Frank rumbles.

"That's another option"

"If you'll excuse me, I'll call now." and with that permission, makes the call.

The phone picks up, and it's Vali, "Mortuary , you stab em we slab em"

"Vali, Frank."

"Frank, Vali. How goes in Alaska? "

"Fine. Is the.... path.... to Tijuana still working there?"

"Not as well as it did" he admits "But I've been maintaining it"

"Would it be ok if we came by to use it?"

"WOuld it be... Frank, you two are STILL part of the hold here, the family, even if you aren't Mountain and Chief anymore. Yeah, you're welcome of course."

(This IS before thanksgiving or thanksgiving prep)

"Thanks. Can I call you back?"

"Sure. I'll be nearby" He assures

Frank steps back to present himself to the Baron, with a bow.

"ALl well I hope?" the baron asks

"Looking up, I think. We can use the Rivervale trod to get to Fenix, if you can get us to Rivervale?"

"That i can do. " he assures "Let me know when you're ready and I'll get my fellow to send you"

He nods. "Let me contact Brekke." And he does.

@robinrahne Frank dials Brekke and lets her know the plan; from StarBear to Rivervale, and then the Trod to Fenix.

And soon enough, Brekke arrives at StarBear with their gear. "Baron, thank you. Your aid is appreciated."

"Well, nothing hasn't been done for me by your own emmisaries more than once" he says. An Eshu greets them, a slender girl with a shy smile "YOu need flicker flashed to your old lodge?"

"Yes, please." Frank rumbles "Baron, you have my debt."

"Yes, Baron. Please call on us when you have need of us." Then a simple nod to the eshu. "Thank you."

"Well, hell, guess that means I'll drag you two over for dinner one night and make you socialize," Snowden smiles with a chuckle "Not too long. I'm not a monster." he looks at the Eshu, "Whirl?"

Whirl, the Eshu says "Delighted. It was Gerd who helped me learn the final stage of Wayfare. I'm honored to help one she respects" She bows, then says "The end of the ring, the return of the kings, a new age has come to the lands!" And there's a FLASH

... the two find themselves seeing Vali as they come back to the lodge. Much has changed IF you know what to look for, much has not

"Welcome back," Vali smiles "Good to see you both again."

Brekke looks around a bit, briefly stunned by being back here, but...it's different. Not a bad different, just...unfamiliar. And somehow bigger, yet smaller at the same time.

Then she brings her attention back, clearing her throat. "Mountain, thank you. We must move on immediately, though. Jessica is waiting for us."

(Say Frank let Vali know they were, indeed, coming, please.)

"Of course. I hope all is well but it sounds like you don't have time to satisfy my curiousity." He motions to the door "It started to close when you left. I think .. connection wasn't as strong? But still there. I used some of my willpower to keep it regular for now. It may eventaully go only ever other day but for now, usable. Let me know if you two need any other help"

"Thank you, Vali."

"My duty and my pleasure" He assures "Don't be strangers"

Frank leads the way to Fenix.

The trod flows through, it seems to take just a bit longer than it used to, but barely a twitch more...

(To Fenix)