#baronyofthesilverwolf

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Nadeen seeks out her lord and snuggler

She finds him, within his study, quietly conversing with the Chancellor. "Nadeen." A smile the lifts some concern from his expression. "My lady, come in." He greets and welcomes her.

"Forgive the intrusion, my lord, and Chancellior" A pause "Unless a severe situation has arisen, I'll be heading to rivervale for a day or two to aid them"

He shakes his head. "No, nothing that need concern you. Of course, if your friends and our allies-"

"So it's said, but there is nothing official stating any true alliance." Calanthe adds. Aiden gives her a glance and a curt nod, and continues, "If they need you, you must go to them. What ails our neighbors in Bergen?"

"Jaymes King was shot, it was more a hit than a simple store robbery. We believe Leech has arranged contengies for his thefts, and you may wish to raise security about here as well, though I think Dame Dagmar's loved ones may have been targeted. A child of lilith was sent to her house as well. Jaymes is recovering. The vampire captured or so I'm told. "

It takes Aiden a moment to place the name - Calanthe murmurs to him, "Adopted father of Dame Dagmar." And he nods. "Is there any indication that others who have foiled Leech's plans are being targeted? The centaur girl whose abduction failed in Brightwinds, and ourselves - and Dark Gate- for taking down a large number of his mercenary hunters?

"No indication yet, save those related to Dagmar, but I would not chance it," She admits with a scowl "It maybe if revenge cannot be taken on Dagmar's loved ones, it will spread to alternative targets. Baron, I am sorry to bear this news, but I felt you should know as it seems to involve more than going to help friends and loved ones in a trying time."

"Nadeen, do not fail to recognize that you yourself must be counted amongst Dame Dagmar's loved ones." Aiden says, seriously. "If you feel you must go to them, I will not stop you. But I would ask that you not go alone. Danica-"

"-Has her duties here, and will be invaluable with dealing with any potential incursions on our end. She can also call in mortal forces, but would lose that bonus elsewhere." Calanthe objects quietly, then adds, "Dame D'Lorean. She is also a friend of Dame Dagmar, and should find welcome in Rivervale that our other warriors might not."

Aiden considers this, and nods. "Nadeen, would you accept the assignment of knight Lavender to accompany you?"

"Neither, thank you," A look to the Chancellior and a nod, "The Chancellior is right. The thanes are too central to the defense of your hold for me to feel comfortable pinching either even for a short term. Dame D'Lorean is a friend of Dagmar but has not approached and I think she too should remain here, I'd like her to watch after Flo and Blossom and Rochalor . I have escort, Sylvi, Bridge of Dark Gate. The two of us can look out for each other as we travel. And I shall have a fierce faehound too"

"While I do not doubt Bridge Sylvi's skill or honor, she is first and foremost of Rivervale. This means that protection of anyone else, even a friend, may take second place to that of her birthplace and Lodge. Rather than feeling that you are drawing from Silverwolf, let it be that I will relax better knowing that you are safe." Aiden requests solemnly, meeting Nadeen's gaze.

"If need be, we will send the youth away for their safety, under care of Julius and Bluebell. The pooka would likely enjoy the chance to flaunt her mothering skills." A small smirk on Calanthe's face at the thought of Julius's discomfort.

At the latter, Nadeen actually shares the smirk

But the smirk fades as she looks at Aiden, "Aiden," She moves to take his hands in hers, "You cannot assign me a guard every time danger levels are higher than normal. Sylvi might value Riverv ale first, but the odds where it is a choice between harm to me or harm to the lodge is unlikely. Let me do this my way. If I find I need help I shall surely call"

He raises her hands to his lips, placing a kiss upon each soft palm. "I still think it would be wise. But you must make your own way, as you have said. Let Pyshka guard your steps, and Vespa be keen warning, and return to Silverwolf safely."

"I do not intend to be gone long" She smiles at the kisses on the palms, then a sigh "While I am there, is there any message you or the Chancellor would like me to convey? Requests for more information, well wishes? So on"

Aiden shakes his head, but Calanthe speaks. "Find out if we should expect potential retaliation at Silverwolf. We will ready for the potential, but more knowledge - well, knowledge is power." And she does like power, this sidhe.

A nod in return, "Excellent" A nod to them "I shan't be too long, and will be ready for Midsummer"

Aiden rises to escort her. "Marigold will be most offended if you do not allow her to pack some supplies for your journey... and for the Hold as well."

"Ah Marigold, let others fuss about sidhe, boggans are the true tyrants of the fae"

Calanthe snorts a little. "If you don't put your foot down, she'll burden you with supplies enough that you'll need the entire stable to transport it. Be on your way. We will plan for your return ere midsummer."

"Truer words" She can't argue there, "Thank you, Chancelior" And she moves with the baron's escort to face the boggan

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