#fenixtj

She sighs. "I know. I'll just.... Keep it together as long as I can."

"You've already done more than anyone thought possible in an area most didn't see as even in our ability to influence. Jessica, your maul has saved dozens. Your olive branch offers? Possibly five times that. Let that sink in, and be proud.- Youv'e earned it "

She pinks a little. "Thank you, Diego."

"De nada" He waves it off, "It's what I do. I collect wine, and I notice things. Take a break, Freeholder. Unless Dame Mitra wishes to appear with a job.. I think you have earned a respite long nough for lunch or a nap or whatever"

"Ok, boss." With a small grin.

A chuckle, and the satyr trots off.

Jessica goes to her Balefire, to sit with it.

The balefire greets her with a friendly twine of flame

And Jessica gets to share with it a sense of victory she didn't know she had.

(End Scene)