#fenixtj

"Volunteering, Father?" Amused.

"Oh yes, what a grand I would be... fussing at attackers or inviting them to mass" He chuckles "I meant your knights and thanes" A pat on the troll's elbow

"Wait, though. Why not? Yes, sometimes there is trouble, combat, but if there is, afterwards, people need your specialties too."

"Well, I suppose." A nod "And if you need me for such, call. But I also worry about YOUR safety, Jessica. You're one of my charges too. Jessica"

"Well, same to you. " she points out.

"Alas, our kiths are often in a struggle over who should take care of whom" A congenial smile

Jessica smiles back; clearly it is a friendly and even welcome struggle.

"So you'll come on patrol with me sometimes?"

"I shall" he nods

She nods. "Good. Thank you." she finishes the water.

"Oh, those television sets..... you got them? They helped?"

"They did, " he smiles at this

"Good. Ok, thank you Father. Sorry I couldn't clear up the mystery." she stands.

"Only God knows all things' He shrugs "I am filled with joy this day"

"I'm glad to hear it. Take care, Father." and she heads out again.

And out she goes