#darkgatefortress

Her eyes go wide, but to her credit she doesn't glare at Colton immediately. "Yes. Very lucky, indeed."

"We have excellent healers here" Colton says with such a casual almost bland appreciation, it almost makes her want to glare anyway, but she doesn't

"Absolutely, and good thing, too. So, Chieftain, I'll be working with the theater group this weekend to make sure everything's in order for the opening. Is there anything else you'd like me to prioritize? I hope Zane is picking up well on the day-to-day things?"

"Zane's the only reason this paperwork isn't doubled. You didn't warn me the lad was a threat to the focus of half the folks at the lodge though"

"I'll see if I can clear off some of that as well, then," she says of the paperwork. "But I'm not sure I follow, about Zane."

"A large number of women, and a few of the lads, are pining for him. Not only has he helped the hold with that cane he sacrificed, the stories of his innner turmoil he gained in his search for wizard craft have appealed even more" The Chief raises a brow

An apologetic shrug from Sylvi. "I wish I could tell you those stories were false so you could tell him to cut it out, but he's earned his tales of turmoil, as far as I know. Are people failing in their duty? I can talk to him about that, because that can't be allowed to continue, if so."

"Not failing, we'd crack down on that"

"Of course, Chieftain. But...not performing at top efficiency?"

"He brings more good than trouble" The Chieftain shrugs "Now, as for other things to do... let those hit by that racket knnow we've handled it? Asssure them?"

"Absolutely," she agrees about reassuring people. "I'll, ah, need the Storm to brief me about the situation in detail."

"Well then, my next order is you two ttake the next few hours , perhaps over dinner, to discuss it in detail. " A brisk nod "Off with you both to your task"

"Yes, Chief" Colton smiles and salutes

"Yes, Chieftain," Sylvi grins and salutes. Before they depart, though, she pauses. "Chieftain, are things well with Silverwolf? You're still in good contact with them?"

He frowns "Bit of trouble there, not mine to say. Ask your friend Baroness Nadeen if you like"

A nod, her smile fading. "I will Chieftain. Thank you." Another salute, and she turns to go with Colton.

And off they go... dinner, romannce annd.. as always, Duties

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