#elsewhere

"And yes, I agree, it is a risky precedent. However, it may come to a change of by-laws or a loss of the freehold."

A blink, then a nod. "You are right, Ruzgala. That should have come before trying to remedy the situation." Then she turns to Lucky. "I am sorry that I did something that caused you harm as you see it. I saw no other option that would keep your hold safe, but I do understand the pride commoners have. Please forgive me."

Ruzgala looks, surprised.

Apparently, this Fiona isn't even afraid of admitting when she's in the wrong.

Lucky Louise says "Baroness, you were trying to help us. That's more than most nobles have tried. And maybe I'll be more valuable as a token knight than I will be as a co-freeholder"

"Had I seen another way, I would have taken it. Now, I cannot offer formal alliance without causing further strife with your baron...but I would hope you would allow me to peek in now and then? See how you're getting on?"

"Oh don't be too nice, Lucky. I think she overstepped and SHOULD apologize, though it is good she has" The trolless mmmphs

"Baroness? If I may offer advice?"

That last from Bachdion! Who has entered

Coradel turns to Bachdion with barely-disguised relief. "Yes?"

"Independent Fiefs do exist, and even a lowly knight may enter the Parliment of Dreams. Further, while she has no house, I am sure House Fiona would be happy to petition for a commoner mews to be ... protected status, in that it could not be usurped. It's tricky, and might not work, but if it does, it would mean the Baron would be... restrained."

Her eyes widen, then she turns to the newly knighted freeholder. "Who's the closest Fiona noble within this Duchy?"

"Why, the next Barony over, other side of Omaha"

She smiles and turns to Bachdion. "I suppose we have another stop on this roadtrip. But before that...what about the other project you were working on?" A lilt that indicates the effort to remove the other chrysalids.

"Oh that job, done " he assures

Ruzgala looks suspicious but lets it slide for now

"Excellent. And so...all that remains is our young pooka's disposition, and your own wellbeing, Ruzgala."