#fenixtj

"And I mean YOU singular, Jessica. Not all trolls or that 'you' plural are doomed"

"Mitra, she's been out cold for roughly 28 days. Another day with her family will make no difference" Duff says

"No, it's fine. I'm... Ok. What needs to be done?"

And the paperwork begins, but also... the need for a festival yes, but also words to be said the pooka for Ricardos ceremony of heroism... and the reading of his will

"He had a will?"

"Apparently so. You are in it" She says "it couldd be a gag gift but.." She shrugs "given how he passed"

"When?" She struggles internally. "When does this need to happen?"

"That..was largely up to you... I guess Nancy and I can handle more meets and greets and the paperwork and the ceremony and festival can wait. The..Countess wanted to talk to you as soon as you woke but..."

"Go on to your family, Jessica" Another voice, Countess Danya. She looks only a bit better than Jessica. "If you wish. "

Jessica rises. "Countess." She.... bows.

"Are you well? Can we help?"

"I maybe ... your countess no longer after this, Chapulleh. I've only had twelve more hours than you to adapt to the news that this is Principality. As I nromally work on the mainland I may not be commanding you again"

Jessica looks...stricken. "Oh."

She holds out a hand "I have given highest praise regarding you and Dame Mitra to the Duke"

"No, Excellency....I just....." She straightens. "May Your Service be an honorable Challange." she offers.

"If I am half so honorable as the freer of the flame, I count myself among the best. GIve your mother my regards"