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“I do trust your discretion, my lady.” She adds. “I would not have called.... I should not have called, the Dame will say... but I would not have had you turned away at the door.”

"She would, of course, feel.. obliged to do so" A sigh "Thank you, Marigold. you have saved me much embarrassment. Is there some way I can assit?" She tries to keep the alarm from showing.

“Please, try not to worry. Enjoy your Yule, and hope that I’m just a silly old nan worrying over a missed call.”

"I very much doubt you're that, Marigold. Marigold...how can I help?"

“To be honest, Nadeen, I can’t rightly see any way that you could. But if you see that Yule star, you put a prayer up for us?”

“We’ve got to put our faith in da’an now... and Dame Delorean.”

"Yes. I shall." A nod "Thank you again, Marigold."

“Blessed Yule.” And a click.

The Baroness hangs up and allows the fear to cross her features. Calanthe.. is she making her move? Or merely the Dutiful Ailil? Damn. Damn Damn! Where are you, Aiden?

And she moves to her supplies, dross, bunks, treasures