#ccsemberclub

"You understand," The sluagh says "This task I provide here is atypical," the hooded lantern in in his hand "And could get me worse than dead ten times over. Mister Stodgepole. Miss CC?"

The boggan nods.

"This particular balefire was meant to go to a Leanhaunian Court in White sands. it is very unnlikely anyone would see it in grass and my own humble powers of chicanery were meant to deflect omens and the like... in exchange for this, I normally take favors, secrets, or more material dross and treasure, but mostly favors.... in this case," The slugh sighs, "I fear I may ask for something more crass. ' He says with distaste.

CC raises a brow, "if it were anyoone but a sluaagh gent, I might be alarmed at what that meant."

"How can we serve you, sir?" Stodgepole asks more circumspectly.

"I was wondering how large an exchange of filthy lucre you would be able to make. " The slaugh says. Mr. DeVere has not given his name, but EBG is not so far out of the game that he doesn't know who he is dealing with despite the man's attempts at anonymously.

A faint shrug. "How much would you ask? Arrangement can be made, but... there must needs be a limit to immediacy."

CC looks surprised and, a hide her conceern. Given this service is priceless, the fellow could ask for almost anything reasonably money wise.

"Actually, a monthly stipend for a year might be ideal, immedicay would be too suspiciouss, and frankly too crass." The slaugh says "I would go into details but it's all rather maudlin. Would either five hundred dollars a month for two years or 1000 dollars a month for one year, starting sometime this summer be within your reach?"

Stodgepole glances at CC.

CC says "It's possible, but, we might end up in a perpetual debt, sir. For surely we shall rely on your excellent services again. Will you also throw in the next two renewals?"

"If I live, mine is a dangerous calling, I can assure one."

mmm CC looks over at EBG . A question in her eyes, CAN they swing that, should they ask for more or negotiate for dross.

"Cash only? Surely there are.... other interests?"

"Cash normally is beyond paltry" he sighs "But alas, for my purposes, cash or transfers is the only way to pay for...residence"

CC raises a brow, "Residence? "

"Dearest, let's not pry." Gently chiding. "Is there we could help with that?" To the sluagh..

"Unnfortunately, much is in flux, but unless you hold property near Vassar, I fear not"

CC 's eyes spark with, recognition? At something

((Anything.... *sigh*))

A faint smile. "Perhaps I -could- hold property. Define 'near'?"

A pause then a thin smile, "Sir, lady, you both seem to be flexible thinkers. Perchance, if you were to buy a property to rent to multiples, you might be able to make a tidy proffit on otherss while... offering one part of it a severly discounted rate for few years... Access to the college is best, wallking would be nice, but .. I belieeve a car is possible so... mmm. "

CC smiles "shall we break out the paperwork, lap top, and google search?"

Asking Emerson as much as their sluagh contact

An indulgent exhale. "We can try. I wish it to be so, if our Brand hangs in the balance?"

"And Sir," CC says "You understand, While this sounds like a charitable situation behind your veil of secrecy, and we will not pry, we must run not just a hold but a business... so there will be some provisos made for future renewals depending on how long we are bound to this venture?"

"Ah..yes" He says.

"Perhaps... for as long as that particular apartment iss needed I could... throw myself into the hazzard as it were"

Stodgepole puts a hand on Miss CC's. "How so?"

"I believe the lady has surmised that I am doing this on beehalf another, and with the mention of the college, it is obvious that is for the term of...an education. I would give you my services yearly as part o the deal until graduation was achieved... meaning you would get quite a bargain every imbolc for a time. After that gratuation, you'd be free to sell the propety anew,or keep it if it turns profitable"

Stodgepole thinks a moment....." Why?"

The fellow sighs "I see... you want..details. I will count on your discretion... " A sigh "Are you familiar with one.. Miss Zara?"

"Mr. DeVere...." He forestalls. "It is enough, if you wish."

"Ah, you know me" He inclines his head "of course you do. Miss Zara is enough Ah, you do know her. Yes. If it is enough to say, she is involved"

CC looks speculative.

Stodgepole's lips twist a bit but... he is a boggan of his... phrasing.

"We will do what we can. And, some cash. To... satiate."

"Details can be worked out later" he says "I think we have an understanding. Miss CC, would you likek to ddo the honors?" He offers the fire lantern to her to do the renewing.

"Firebrands are normally young maidens" She says coyly.

Stodgepole looks at her for a moment..... glances around.... "And?"

"Bah. the young do not know true fire, lady. Your beauty and poise clearly will out last all such flash in the pan fragility" Mr. DeVere says

CC looks at both men, gives a kiss on the lips to Stodgepoole and one on the cheek to DeVere before taking the lantern, and moving to the balefire.

For once... well, more than once but... now.... the boggan kisses her back reverently.

CC circles, unwinding widder shins, then goees the other way, dispensing the flame at intervals "Mighty Brighid, keeper of the flame,
blazing in the darkness of winter..." A step, further in
"O goddess, we honor you, bringer of light,
healer, exalted one." ...more steps on hooves, a ttiwrl, the flames spashed further in
"Bless us now, hearth mother,
that we may be as fruitful as the soil itself,
and our lives abundant and fertile." And ends with a bow as the last of the lantern is emptied into it. The flame rises and flares strong.

The boggan breathes.... IN......

"Well done."

"Mr. DeVere. Well. Would you.... excuse us? 30 minutes? My apologies."

"Of course, you've been most patient with me" He says "respects, sir, and lady, you are...versed in some very ancient ceremony."

CC dimples "Why thank you, it's just something I youtubeed"

They are soon awaay from the sluagh, for at least a half hour "mmm Kitten is involved. My she does get her fingers in pies. I am not surprised though"