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"My understanding, Excellency, is that she was not working with a Balor by choice, but under threat of dictum. I would have her oath to serve either Rivervale Lodge or Goldfinch for a year and a day. Being what she is will not change that oath."

"Then it will be as you say" He nods "But whicheverhold has her will be responsible for her, so ... if you send her to Goldfinch make sure that little experiment is ready" He looks at his steward "Right up a paper of release with those terms"

"Thank you, Excellency." Kerri bows her head respectfully.

He inclines his head in return "You're welcome. This happened at MY Pennons. Rest assured this Gryphon's feathers are... fluffed. The Balor will likely find you kinder than I. Forgive, I think they've fumigated the box at last"

A dismissal of sorts

But not a rude one

And she has the writ for the guard and more.

And off She goes....

While the Final Joust is FINALLY Ready or so it seems

(TBC)