#ccsemberclub

Which he answers.

"Emerson, it's me, May Maude... I don't have long. I'm in trouble. I don't think this call is being traced but i need your help"

"Tell me."

"I've been set up. The enchantment won't hold long. I'm in a mortal prison under false charges, and as the local lord here is in good with the law, i'm screwed. I had a partner, I think she sold me out. Either that or she's in worse trouble than i am. I managed to get a seperate cell phone, don't ask how, not mine, not listed under my name. I won't be able to use it twice." She gives her location, Alabama? Geez.

He jots down notes as she speaks. "Bail?"

"They've trying to get me held without. It's am murder charge. I didn't do it"

"Who did?"

"I suspect my partner, who went by the handle K-Kray." he knows that name

Alexis worked with k-kray

"You're going to lose your enchantment, but I will come for you. Who is your lawyer?"

"They're assigning me a public defender" A sneer "Named Collin Larkman... overworked and under resourced I suspect. My usual lawyer is out on vacation.. timing is.. interesting"

"You have a usual criminal lawyer?" dryly.

"One on reserve.. in this job you blame me?"

"No, I suppose not. The force behind this is the local lord? Tell me about him."

"An Eiluned. Lord Ardhu, a real piece of work. He's got mortals geased, something that slips under the radar most of the itme"

"Eiluned, Ardhu." he notes, along with the rest "What can you tell me about his court? What prison are you in?"

"Conecuh County Prison, women's section"

Notes.

"I got to go, this battery is about to die. ANything else before it clicks off?"

"Stay strong. I'm on the way. I will bring you home."

"This is mortifying, but... thanks. Don't tell other DeBukes"

And.. the phone goes dead

"Tell them.... what?" but, it's dead. He looks the notes over, and then his own records and memory.

Notes seem in order

Does he have any records or information, memories, about this place in Alabama, or the elf?

He's never been. That maybe something he needs to gather information on

Most certainly. And, Callidora must be told.

Which first?

Callidora first.

Callidora is nearby , on a call of her own , "You tell THEM that you cannot copyright a song based on a common chord, they can try, but think of what you stand to lose when I counter sue"

He will wait.

"That's right, I'll not just sue, I'll find out all the others you bullied and offer to pay their legal fees. Your lawyers better not need sleep. No, no. Call ME betwen the hours of.." She names them, and hangs up. "I miss slamming the phone down"

"Dearest, you seem upset?"

"Oh some JACK ass thinks one of my songs, one I WROTE, is too similar to a no hit never wonder written in 1947 that his company has the rights to. I had to look it up it was so unheard of" If SHe has to look up a jazz song, you know it either stinks or is really flash in pan

"I -am- sorry to hear that Dearest, especially now. I fear I come baring news that could be unfortunate."

She drops her problem "Mine can wait. What's wrong?"

He tells her.

"Damn. I don't know that area" is the first thing she says

"Damn. -I- was hoping -you- did."

She understands "And here i am, coming up empty. Shit . Sorry baby I... might know some people in the Willows area on the music scene"

"Pfft. Neither of us knew this was coming up. Are they in Alabama, do you think?"

"Possibly, one's an Eshu. SHe wanders"

"Of course." He frowns "There is no question we can leave her there."

"Neither of us is going to leave her there"

"No. And then if we have no information or resources there... we'll have to go get it, or send someone to do so."

"Agreed. So which?"

"I would not choose to risk anyone else if it's avoidable."

"Are you going to ask me to stay behind?" A brow

"No." resigned.

"Good." then a beat "I'll let you take lead"