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Duff raises a brow "Let me see if I understand this plan. I disguise myself , with magic, as a little girl, and get shot at ? "

Jessica grimaces uncomfortably. "It's not a perfect plan."

"I think it's going to look hilarious when I shoot back in my pigails"

"For the record, I'd prefer if we could arrange it so you don't get shot it."

"Or hit."

"Sweet of you to say" Duff comments

"My plan is that you won't be alone, you know. Ellie has friends, and escorts."

"Yes, and we want them as others in disguise also, obviously"

"Yes, exactly."

"Ok, so since you're going to be out there.... do you have people you want on your team?"

"I'll take Jack. " He says "Sir Jack's useful in a scrap." A pause "A shame Necrospsis is not here. He'd make a wonderful 8 year old princess"

"Until he opened his mouth." she agrees dryly.

"That adds to the amusment factor" He says

The Baron Tidemarch mmm "I think I might reccomend one of my own men to join you"

Jessica looks at Duff. "Home court advantage." she admits.

"Fine. " Duff nods "if he crosses me, Baron I will defend myself"

The Baron frowns "I assure you, no one intends to CROSS you, Mr. Duff"

"Ok. So that's Duff, Sir Jack, one from Tidemarch..... that's the three girls covered. I'd prefer Dame Ash stay with the true girls; who would work well as an faux escort?"

Tonto holds up his hand!

"My mother was one quarter Faux" He explains

Jessica smiles, puzzled. "Are.... do you have combat skills, Tonto? It isn't the first thing I think of, when I think of you." kindly.

His hand goes down sheepishly but he says "For the little ones, I would become a tiger"

Jessica looks at Duff to see what he thinks.

"No, sorry Tonto"

Tonto sighs

"The girls will need you, Tonto." gently.

"Ok, then.... who, for escort?"

Tonto nods.

"Verily, a pooka warrior such as Tonto must be admist.. I Humbly offer.. mineself" Sir Buce appears

"Duff?"

"He's good in a fight" A nod from Duff

"Then Sir Buce it is." She confirms.

"What other support do you need, Duff?"

"I think that's it," he says "Too many looks suspicious doesn't it? or makes them too timid to make the attempt"

Jess nods. "Agreed. What are you thinking of in terms of location?"

"I think maybe by the shore. It's known the girls wanted to go there. It makes sense"

"I was thinking the same thing." She looks to Tidemarch. "You know the area. What do you think?"

"It will do.. I'll write the path out" A nod

"Ok." A deep breath. "Timing."

"When are we doing this? I think soonest is best, but I want to know what you think."

"We can do it first thing tomorrow morning" The Baron says

"Does that work for you, Duff?"

Duff nods "I can work with it. I take it you prefer I use chimerical bullets?"

"If you can."

"I can" He grunts

"Thank you."

And they make arrangements

Arrangements made, Jessica stands and thanks the Baron for his time.

(To Be COntinued)