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August scribbles notes of unnfolding events...

as Coradel is finishing court events as the last audiances are finishing

Redundancy chimera watch closely

She glances over to August, a fond smile on her lips as watches him write. Then she looks to Inish to see if there's anything left on the agenda. She hopes not. It's a lovely day.

Innish tells her, "Lord Hume would like to address you, my liege"

"Ah. Well, yes, of course. Lord Hume?" She beckons him forward. "I'm told you wish to speak with me?"

"Yes, Baroness," He takes a breath, "It's about your hold security. I should say, Cybersecurity. Someone has been trying to pick up on our hold's cell signals and wi-fi, and it's not me. More lilkely it's a kithainn, but if it's some mortal or mortal agency, we could be in for some trouble if they talk about our fae nature in autumn texts or emails." He frowns "I'm trying to narrow the source"

She frowns and leans forward. "When did this start?"

"About 3 days ago," He answers "So far, as near as I can tell, therre have been no serious breaches. I would like to suggest that I be allowed to review all staff's cellphones and lap tops with a spyware scanner but understand some may see that as over reach. I also propose that a general all call be sent ou in the hold that all texts and emails be treated as if it were like a conversation with mortals in the room. That is, use vague terms instead of kith names or the like"

She considers this a moment, then nods. "I do not authorize the review, yet, but the announcement should certainly be made. Steward Delores, can you see to that? Make sure that the purpose for our caution is explained -- it's a matter of preserving the Right of Ignorance and the safety of our hold."

Then back to Hume. "How hard will it be to find the source, do you think?"

"Right away, baroness" The steward looks alarmed but compiles. Boggganns being natural gossips will have to crack down hardest on their texts and emails

"With time and triangulation, I think I can find out in the next week if it persists." He answers "Id' like to say 3 days but I don't want to mislead. Someone is casting a wide net. what worries me is hey're casting over the freehold area"

Dame Leonora pipes up "Happy to throw some money at the problem if that helps?"

"That makes it sound as though it's not accidental," she checks her understanding.

Then a nod at Leonora's comment. "Yes, what resources would help you to find your quarry?"

"It feels like it might not be" Hume blushes "But again I don't KNOW for sure. I will find out. " A look to the Dame "And about 900 dollars worth of equipment would speed things up and increase my odds."

"Covered, baroness" Leo declares "Unless you want to. "

"Halve-sies," Coradel says with a smile.

Dame Leonora grins "Delighted, my liege"

"Lord Hume, do you need additional personnel? More eyes on the problem?"

"Can I get back to you on that later, Baroness?" Hume inquires

"I'd like to know by tomorrow, please."

He bows 'yes, Baroness"

Innish declares "It would appear that is all for today, baroness"

"Thank you, Innish. And thank you all," she says to those who remain as she stands. A nod to Innish to dismiss the court.

"The Baronness court formal, is no longer in session" He slams a ceremonial staff downn twice, and folks depart , at least some

And AUGUST can stop taking minutes

And he does. Eventually.

Coradel takes a few steps toward him and glances at his work, staying quiet until he finishes.

He looks up with a smile.

She smiles back, and reaches to brush a lock of hair back behind his ear. "What do you make of that?" she nods towards Hume's departing back.

"It seems ... A genuine danger."

"I supposed I've been clumsy about such things," she admits. "Well...hopefully he'll track it down, and it will be a harmless coincidence. Or perhaps a Dauntain that we can battle," she adds thoughtfully.

A moment. "I can't hope for that last."

"Spoilsport," she winks.

He smiles and gathers his things together.

When he has his belongings bundled away under one arm, she slips her hand into the crook of the other. "So where are you off to now?"

"Oh, ah, I thought I might check in with Benny. And the squires."

"Oh, how have they all been doing?"

Coincidentally, the two squires at least, are approaching

"Well." he confirms "I have....ah."

She follows his gaze, and smiles a welcome at the squires. "Hello."

They bow annd curtsey respecively

Tylar speaks up "My liege, Baroness, " to both "Is this a bad time? We've thought about a quest"

Velvet nods softly