#bergen_county

A nod. "I suggest you come to the Y on (days) between (times). That is when I teach classes there. He and I can help you with supplies, that way."

"I can't swing the entry fee for the Y"

"You will not need to. You will be my guest. I will let them know at the door."

"Thanks. Who.. if you knew me before, who was I? Was.. was I a good person?"

She says that last as if feeling terribly unsure

Brekke considers the question seriously. After a few moments she says, "You wished to do good. You had a complicated life. Much was asked of you. You...were a very different person than I am, but I do not think that prevents you from being 'good' in your own way."

"Well, obviously I was shorter" A bit of impish humor slips out for just a sec that mgiht remind one of Nab. Then she says more sincerely "Thank you. Was there someone special to me? Someone.. kind? I know he's out there I just can't remember more"

"There was someone. He needed to depart to handle some difficult matters. We do not know if he will return...but this blanket makes me think it is possible."

"Oh good" She pulls the blanket and holds it close

"Hm." A non-committal sound.

(Perception plus Alertness)

/roll 6

A figure in the shadows, big, though not so big as a troll, has come up on the ledge, a flash of dangerous teeth in the shadow

Brekke turns quickly to face the new arrival, putting herself between those teeth and Bunni (and Frank as well). A smooth motion, and Speaker is in her hand. "What is your business here?"

"Chief? that you? " DIrk asks "Oh, I found her... but I guess my.. err.. searchlight was slower than yours"

WHich might explain why the dogs below didn't bark a warning

"Who.." Bunni swallows "Is that a friend of yours?"

Brekke's shoulders notably relax, and she nods. "Yes, she is here. Good work on finding her as well."

"Geezus, everyone's paying house calls" Bunni says

Dirk looks over at her then his brows knit "you look familar"

"Yes. She does. We are trying to figure out more."

"You knew me too?" Bunni says "I'm Bunni"

Dirk blinks, then a chimerial light bulb goes over his head , one Bunni can't see

"Bunni is under our protection, now. She will not be selling the artwork she finds unless it is to us, and we will help her find the resources she may need. Understood?"

"You always say that like I might go on a killing spree" Dirk says , then adds "I appreciate you protecting my rep like that"

Bunni's eyes widen

Dirk grins at Bunni like a feral thing, then adds "Oh and understood"

She looks to Bunni. "He is a helper, and you may find him to be a friend as well. But never underestimate him." She does not say Dirk's name, allowing him to introduce himself as he will.

Bunni just nods, a lot.

Dirk says "I'm Dirk. Nice to meet you.. uhm. Bunni."

As nice as he gets

"N.. nice to meet you, Dirk. "

Brekke thinks for a moment. "Bunni, if you need to summon help and cannot get to the Y, hang a shirt or a cloth from the roof ledge here," she indicates a spot easily seen from an alleyway, but not from the main street. "We or those who work with us will see and know what it means."

Signe wags as Brekke comes into view

A big of a grin. "Good girl, Signe."

More wagging and a proud look

"Well, thank you. I think I'll move my stuff in the top floor" ANd she does so, leaving the trolls and redcap behind

Dirk looks at the trolls "I know weird is normal round here but that's .. a whole level more"

When she is inside, Brekke says quietly to the others, "I do not know what this bodes, but we must keep watch on the situation."

She nods agreement with Dirk.

"For now...we leave her be. She is a mortal in need. We help, and we watch."

Dirk grunts, almost trollishy his affirmation

They have a plan