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"Well, Magnus is my friend and your former patient" He says

Frank sighs. "-Not- a patient......"

"Right, the more polite term is client" A grin "Damn that was funny. I really had him believing a Mountain did that" Pleased with himself after all these years

"Mm." Frank, clearly, draws less humor from it.

"Siv is planning to visit, I think. Should she look Magnus up?"

"Well, probably but as an investigator he might try to butt in"

"Which is not the direction we're trying to go. Hm. Alright."

"Who is the Chief thinking of going into the dreaming with?"

"Me."

A nod at that "Can't say it's not a winning team"

"Thank you." He sighs. "Well. You've got the notes. I re-read them. Guess we wait for more information from EarthRunes, and or for the Thomases to find out and blow a gasket."

"Let's give Symon his due. " A nod "The kid has the goods. He's done heroic things, and he'll do a few more before he's through, no doubt much to his disgust

"

"You are correct."

"Hard waiting sometime"

"I've had practice." Frank offers his hand "I should reach out to Anne Marie."

Vali shakes his hand "Miles to go before you sleep for all of us. Assuming my wife doesn't drug me. Thanks for keeping me posted, Frank"

"Welcome, Vali. Let us know if you find anything in those notes I missed." and he heads back to the Lodge, dialing Anne Marie on the way.

The phone answers, but it's Jonas who response "Social Worker Lee's office. Her assistant JOnas here"

"Jonas, Frank. Anne Marie available?"

"Actually, Sir, she's swamped. Which is the norm right now. I can take down notes and pass them on, or have her call you back , however you like but she can't make it to the phone right now"

"I understand. Could you guys use any help? Grunt work?"

"I'll ask her, but to be fair, we've kind of stolen some help from the lodge. Eir Frey is helping out"

"Feel free to call me if you need me. And let her know I called?"

"Yes sir. I'll let her know of your kind offer and that you called and would like to get in contact with her. Pardon me. ANother call for her coming thorugh"

"Take care, Jonas." And Frank lets him go, continuing his walk back to the Lodge.

(end scene)