#debukefarmhold

"Darnn it Chief" Emmit frowns in his mug "Now you make me feel like if I try to freestyle this, you'll see it as an insult to you annd your people. And you know I never mean that"

A slight hint of a grin. "I do know that. And I would appreciate any insight you can offer from here."

"It's yours" He relents, and a look to Clem "if that's okay with my chief?"

Clem nods "It is. And thank you" She also nods gratefully to Brekke "How can the farm help otherwise? We obviously do want to back your play as one of ours was targeted"

"First, I appreciate your trust in us, despite all this," she says to Clem. "Beyond that...if it comes to the point where we do need Mountain Emmit's involvement to resolve this issue, the Farm can help by allowing him to help us."

Clem frowns "It will be considered. But I have annother option for you"

A brow, and a nod, inviting her to continue.

"I'm skilled at Elderform and I know my great uncle as well as any DeBuke, better than some. I could be the target"

"Absolutely not" Emmit scowls

"They'll be prepared for you, Uncle. They won't be for me" Clem counters

Brekke's brow furrows. A pause.

"It will be considered."

"I thank you" Clem nods "obviously a lot dependns on what they learn"

"Exactly. Now, we should depart. I expect Mountain Emmit has some castings to perform, and I must check in on what my people have discovered so far. Mountain, again, Rivervale deeply appreciates your willingness to help us, and regrets what has happened as a result."

"Important thing is I got the nnaming done. Those young folk shouldn't be cheated of their truth selves out of petty intrigue or hate"

"Moment" Agnes says, then returns with a basket , a large one "Some food for your lodge, Chieftain. Hearth Kerri would and has done the same so no fuss, please"

Brekke accepts the basket with a grateful nod. "Thank you. We came in haste; otherwise, I am certain she would have sent a basket along, and you can probably expect one in the near future." Another look around the group. "I will contact you soon." Then she turns to go with Frank, back to the Lodge.

Frank offers a handshake all around (for those that will take it) and follows Brekke.

Murray follows them/escorts them to the trod, then nods , his job done. They depart. At the farm, it starts to snow

(End Scene)