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TIJUANA IS INVADED !

Call them illegal immigrants, call them refugees, call them asylum seekers, or call them a caravan, nearly 2000 plus people have come to the border city hoping for a better life and now, many must wait.

Mortal authorities and charities alike find themselves straining to keep up with the influx. Even the kindest hearts can only do so much.

Jessica has mobilized her people, sorted out logistics, ensured defenses, and planned offenses.

The forces and powers of Renaissance are dedicated to the 'invasion.'

Whether one considers them opportunists flouting the law, or just folks desperate to escape a nightmare existence where their children are expected to join gangs or die; unfortunately there will always be those who see them as less than human, as TRUE invaders of malice.... and this has caused another problem. Nightmare chimera are on the rise too. It seems ignorance and bigotry can make excellent fuel for nightmare of the 'other'

Phobos of all folks advises something "BOSS!" Sometimes he forgets he doesn't have to be that loud "You want Demos and me to encourage the other caps to go monster hunting?"

Extra patrols, supplies staged.... Jessica looks up from her place at the 'Fire and her plans. "Yes, please. -Monsters- only."

Demos snorts, "Don't worry, Chapulleh, we redcaps, we don't like to share"

The two brothers seem to be talking in rapid fire spanish about corbies hunting down nightmare Chimera that will target the dreamers specifically

Jessica nods and checks her notes again. "Father, Sir Jack.... you're point on this. Pick your teams."

"Already on it," Street knight jack says, "Steeling a few of your pooka." //Necropsisis speaks up "And I be getting some them juicy but desperate girls to join my stable and my slick ass brand" He slaps his hands together wit ha grin/"By Pooka, I meant the fun ones, not him" Jack sours

"I have contacts with the mortal churches providing sanctuary" The boggan priest of house Liam, Father V says

"Thank you, um.... all of you." Jessica says. "Dame.... how are things going at your level? Any support from the Countess, or good news from allies in the government?"

"The countess is more interested in seeking out the changelings among them, or potential changelings" Dame Mitra says "She says that while dreamers should be protected, it is Kithain who must be our priority"

Jessica nods. "Well, we're not going to -ignore- anyone. We have to look for all of them."

"There is the other problem" SHe says

Jessica lifts an eyebrow. "The other problem? Which other problem is that?"

"THere are two other fiefs , lady" She reminds "Two Barons? THe mortals wil lbe in their lands too"

Jessica scowls, perhaps not realizing she's done so. "Well. We can take care of those in our own lands, and ... I suppose we should reach out to the two Barons. What would you suggest?"

"Tidemarch is both more reasonable, and more opportunistic, I suspect he'll be sending out folks to lure the dreamers he finds to his fief. With Carrot or stick depending. Summerstrike is very likely to be on the look out to seize and new fledges and raise them 'the seelie way'."

A hard sigh. "Well..... the fact is, we can't... wait. Dame, can you think of anyone we could send to those Barons to offer a... a kind of... collaboration? If we were the ... conduit, the liaison between them. Figure out which mortals or Fae, which -people- were best offered the options....?? Am I making sense?"

"Actually, you are. I have a suggestion who you might try"

"Thank Danu, who?"

"Alejandro, your ward, is a member of a house trusted to respect hospitality, Tidemarch is of Varich, Alejandro of Daireann, but as members of the most recently returned houses, they have a common building ground. For your emissary to Summerstrike? I know it may sound odd, but may I recommend Sir Buce? Incredibly Seelie, a knight of skill at arms, and gallant . He can carry notes and messages easily enough"

Jessica gives her a small grin. "Perfect, Dame. Thank you. Make it so."

A bow, "Right away. Lastly, if i might suggest? This hold has some alliance with the DeBukes, yes?"

"Some." She agrees.

"if there is one thing the DeBukes have, it is food, and it is harvest time. THey have carted goods by trod before."

That actually gets a smile out of the troll. "I'll call Clem. It's fastest. Excellent, Dame!"

Jessica scribbles a few notes.

Father V especially seems delighted by that suggestion, "Bueno! Those volunteers I spoke of with ties to the church would be hurting for food after a time, this will work wonderfully"

Dame Mitra smiles "I'll let the diplomats know their missions"

"Ok, I'll go call. Dame, dispatch Alejandro and Buce, both with an escort of honor. Father, Sir Jack, take charge. Demos and Phebos are already out. Let's go!"

Jessica grabs her phone and leaves the Hold, dialing Clem.

A chldling's voice picks up "Hello, DeBuke's residence. I'm Larry"

"Hello, Larry. My name is Jessica King. May I speak with Clementine please?"

"Sure you can, she's social!" He assures

A small grin as she waits.....

"Oh, did you want to talk to her now?" He checks for details

"Yes please."

"Right away" footsteps at a high stomp "Cousin Clem, Cousin Clem..." A voice fades

Voices? O ther DeBukes, walking by... talking and unware the phone is open and on....

".... bit of a mood..." "Well I don't know why she wants her friends along for the ceremony anyway, a DeBuke matter right?" "...maybe she just needs a new beau?" "Sex doesn't solve everything, Doletta." "I'm just saying it might put HER in a better mood while she ponders problems"

voices fade

Finally, Clem picks up, "Hello? Sorry about that. Larry grabbed my phone"

"Not a problem, he sounds pretty bright. It's Jess."

"Oh he's a swuft one, gonna get in more trouble soon I can tell. Now, what can I do for you?"

"So about those pumpkins.... I think I found a home for them."