#fenixtj

"Fine fine... Okay. Let's talk what you WANT in knights?" Mitra says

"People who are smart, and yes, combat skills are good."

"At least the basics. I think you also need others who tend to see your world view or can work with it, if I might say" Mitra adds. "mm there maybe more Liams."

"Helping mortals has benefited us." A hair defensively.

"Yes. How much is a matter for debate at another time. I am merely saying you are comfortable with that House so those knights might be more your style." SHe hmphs "Though I suspect Jack and Father V have been reporting to their house everything that goes on here"

"Considering the Duke is Liam as well...."

"I would say that you'll probably have some in that list of his of knights he sent you. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if there are no Eiluned" A nose wrinkle

Jessica takes a look at the list.

Looks like at least 5 more to be checked out.

Not all have houses listed

A shrug. "Not all have Houses listed."

"Maybe some are houseless like you.. interesting" Mitra's eyes light up, "Maybe I should met them discretely."

"She wants to spy on them" Shard translates

Jessica nods. "I trust you, Dame."

"Thank you. Eiluned means trust in Celtic"

An eyebrow.

An innocent look

"Well. Things are settled here. I'll get back to Fenix. Good work, everyone."

"Thank you, Jessica. I'll keep you posted. "

Mitra smiles

The childling gives Jessica's leg a hug

Jessica touches Sanya gently, nods to the others, and heads out.

The pitt always makes her feel fiesty.. ready to have a go.

As she walks by Duff's place, she wonders if she could go in and .. . well, argue with him and see where it leads.

She glances inside.

She sees a 12 year old wilder girl pestering Duff. She keeps pointing to her arm.

(In SPanish) "Come on, you've got to tell give me a tat. I'm not reallly twelve.. I just spend too much time in freeholds"

Jessica moves closer to see.... what is the girl's kith?

A troll!

If Duff looks, he'll certainly see Jessica in the window.

Duff is saying "Right. The answer is no." Then he sees Jessica and gives her the come in if you want nod

She does.

"look, give me the tatt. I've gotta impress this new countess, okay?" She says "Just take the money, and slap it on me.. I'll pay extra"

She's pointing to a fire design

"That won't impress me."

"I'm not trying to impress you, I'm trying to impress this freeflame lady who runs the nearby hold." She says without looking, "It shows loyalty AND confidence to get a jump on things. See, you have to know trolls... we're.." She turns to see Jessica, "Ah, you are a troll I see. "

"Good eye" Duff says dryly

"I am. I'm also the new Countess."

The girl gapes, and drops to one knee, "how may this loyal knight serve you, Freer of the Flame, Protector of the Great City of the Gate Between Two Seas!"

A sigh. "You can get up and stop that, to start with. What is your name?"

"Dame Dil Hillwalker," She rises from kneel, and instead bows, "Ready to serve, your excellency"

Duff smiles while the girl isn't looking his way

"Sorry, Duff." she apologizes "Dame, where do you come from?"

"Well, I spent some time in Pacifica recently" She says "As my chosen surname says, I am no stranger to travel. But as you can see, I am a Latina descent and know Spanish well. My english doesn't suck, and I know a little Swedish"

"Pacifica. Did Count Jude send you? Or Duke Tierone?"

"No," She staightens up, "I came of my own accord. To join with the mighty lady of Fenix and serve her will. You are the Boudicia of the Baha! The She Arthur of Tijuana. What knight does not wish to serve such a liege?"

"Good question." dryly "Please cut back on the titles and compliments, Dame. They make me uncomfortable."

"Oh. ah, yes, your .. your uhm.." She seems to be blanking.

"Jessica."

"Jessica" As if tasting corn chips when she thought she was getting steak.