#darkgatefortress

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Linnea loved the Kettlebell, but how she repaid the gift is left for only her and the Chief of Dark Gate to know.

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"A dog?" Hewitt says as he gets the phone call

A nod "Baroness, that's flattering, I'll not deny it. Of late, I worry I'm keeping the lads from having fun, they're still wilders. If we could have a dog escort a troll instead of another soldier, it might mean more rest and relaxation"

the voice talks smoothly.

"Well, I would love to talk to the baron about price. I know Willy has your horses well provided, that, and Dolph too, but we might be able to provide barding or.. mmm? Oh yes, right. The baron handles that side. Well, you two make a good team. yes, at his convenience"

and the call ends

A smile And, I get to see the bonnie-est lass this side of the ocean

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