#earthrunes

"You said the Baroness has been gone? " Honoria says

"She left yesterday."

"On a rather Fiona mission..." sigh.

Honoria sighs "I was so close"

A pause then she corrects, 'Sorry, Colton We were so close"

"It's okay" he says "We did suceed. Even if it cost you" He says "you know, some years"

"You say you fixed the treasure, yes? And... it sounds like you showed valor. Something about a pearl and pursuit?"

"It didn't cost me them, I still lived them" She assures "I just hoped to give her treasure back"

"And you will. After so many years, a few days should be no burden."

"Oh yes, the Pearl..that's why we had to to the Sea of Ages. A pear of wisdom...they're rather rare" Honoria says

Colton nods "I remember they thought I had it, but you had given me that fake stone... and it worked. Well, up to the part where you took a dive and then later they threw me over"

"And then the dragonship?"

"Who was following you? Are they a threat to Earth Runes?"

"I don't think so" he says answering the first question first. "We never claimed who we were questiing on behalf of in front of them. "//"I almost did" Honoria admits "But ..Colton is sly when he wants to be. So that secret was kept. As for who? I ... think it may have been pirates or bandits..or bandit pirates?" She frowns "Oh,it's gone"

"For me too," Colton's brow knits "I'm sorry, it's faded"

"The way of things. Sadly."

Delores makes another note "Well, I've been writing it all down as best I can. And it's actually quite a lot"

"At least I remember Steamfather" Honoria moves to her mount "I.. I'm going to get him into a shop now, and repair him later."

"He's amazing, Honoria. Is he sentient?"

"Well, ish?" she says but looks proud "He's learning, he "FEELS" things, but I'm not sure he'll ever get intelligent talking sort of levels. He's more like a loyal German Sheppherd" she strokes the device

"Still astounding, for a creature of metal and craft."

"He is, isn't he?" Oh yes, proud crafter lady here

"He is." She affirms.

Colton loos at Steam feather "You sure the left wing isn't a bit smaller than the right?"

"It is NOT" Honoria says and for a moment sound more like her old age //Colton smirks

A grin.

"You should have him clean out stables more, then he might appreciate mechanical mounts" Honoria advises Sparrow

"Coradel is the equestrian. So he lucked out there."

"Whew" He says rather dramatically "how.. how are things here? Any trouble besides The Baroness Coradel's quest??"

"No. No trouble. Cora managed to go off on her adventure just in time for annual dross reports..." Sigh.

"I'll help you" Colton offers "As much as I can anyway. It's not my strong point but another pair of eyes and legs?"

"Well, it's mostly paper pushing. Dreadfully dull."

"I stand by the offer" He says "You're my liege"

"True. And I am very proud of you - it sounds like you performed admirably on your quest."

Colton beams.//"He was amazing . I couldn't have done it without him," Honoria says then looks to the Thanes "Gentlemen, could you please help me get steam feather to the work shop? I have a lot to do. I want him fully functional"

The Thanes look to the Regent "We can unless there is something else, Regent?"

"Help me move Colton closer to the fire, and then you will be released to your regular duties."

"Or perhaps one with me and one with Honoria?"

"Oh no, Colton should be first" Honoria corrects herself "Sorry"//Colton says "I can make it" But the THanes are already helping him. They'll get Steam Wing after

"Nope, can or not, you are under orders to heal."

"Yes, Baroness" He says with a sigh

"Oh, I detect some attitude there."

LIght purple blush

"You can be sassy when your guts are more firmly seated inside your body."

"Yes, my liege" More contrite

"I am proud of you."

"Thank you, Baroness" He almost swells, then winces a bit. He's not CRUCIALLY Wounded but yeah, needs to heal/ Honoria smiles as the Thanes help colton off. She bows to Sparrow, and looks to the workshop "Maybe if I reconfigure the valve passages"

"Honoria, I know it is disappointing to wait... but I think that Cora will be very pleased when she hears your tale. "

"Like you said, Regent, I waited all these years, a bit more won't hurt me" SHe bows. "And I strongly reccomend Colton for knighthood when and if you think the time is right"

"Thank you, Honoria"