#earthrunes

"So should we talk to the Namer or Seer about this?" Oswald asks when they're inside.

"About the young girl? Certainly, but I think her liberation is more of an immediate concern. We need to abduct her as soon as possible."

"How? I mean, won't that draw the law on us?"

"That is the complication, yes. But neither can she remain an empty vessel, nor will it be easily explained to her family if she suddenly becomes cogent."

"Okay. Maybe Lord Hume could hack into some systems if needed?" Oswald says "Sorry, Baroness . I'm just a thane. I'm honored to be entrusted with any duty you give me."

"Of course, and you performed this last escort superbly. You're right, I should speak to both the Namer and the Seer...and the stablehands, I think."

"The childlings do want to make amends," he says "I sense there is still good in them." He uses his StAr wars quotes with feeling.

That earns him a quick grin and then a solemn nod. "Of course. And they have so far proven themselves capable of gaining access to the children without the attention of the adults."

"True, they might even know more details on the the girl? Name and such?" He ponders.

"Yes, I think so. I think we should all discuss it, perhaps over dinner. I certainly wish August's input on the matter, and I think we could benefit from Bachdion's and Vince's suggestions."

"Ah, and Delores! The call of the needy will likely inspire her as much as it did her younger kithmate."

"Shall I go around and alert each one to your wish for Council and dinner?" He is making a mental note of each "And yes, Delores often has good gossip in the oddest areas."

"Yes, please do, Oswald."

He'll bow and go, to deliver said messages.

Bachdion walks in first.

((Presumably later, and in the dining room)) "Ah, teacher-mine." She goes to him and greets him with a quick kiss. She's clearly happy to see him, but preoccupied.

"Well, that was not the hoof curling kiss I was hoping for," he teases "Something on your mind?"

"We'll curl your hooves another time," she says, her mood lightened a little, and she gestures for him to take a seat as she goes to her own. "Yes, we have a situation, and I believe it requires some planning and collaboration. Thus, dinner-council."

"Understood," And he takes a seat, "What little I was told was intriguing."

"And that was...?"

"That some childings had stumbled onto a rare find while they risked the Right of Ignorance"

"That, yes. Beyond that, our current neighbors are in need of a bit of...re-education about how to treat children." ((forgot to hit Enter))

"Oh?" He grows seriousier, "Abuse?"

"No, at least not that I've seen. However, inadequate care despite adequate funding."

She fills him in a bit more on some of the situation, and repeats the information when everybody arrives.

A surprised look and he nods . Others may filter in