#fenixtj

"The census. " he scribe says "I've written down all known trolls, and also in a list after, all those we don't know the kith off."

"Thank you." Jessica takes them and looks them over.

As she does, she considers different knights and thanes across the County, in all Holdings.... those she believes are reliable and not-overly-biased.

Well, Phobos is a knight by title. Bevera, her Gwydion troubadour, one as well

Tidemarch has the most knights, but only 3 of them trolls

She considers; include trolls for the mission she has in mind, or not? Kith.... is shouldn't make a difference. So yes; troll knights and thanes as well as other kiths.

"Ok." After she's read the list from Constance "I want to separate these out by location and have knights and thanes talk to each male troll on the list, ask if they killed a dragon. Male dragon, if they know."

"Oh? Surely."

(Is the list of male trolls in the County a LONG one?)

Where is Duff's name?

Jess frowns; IS his name on the list? He's a male troll, after all. She should know.

It doesn't seem on the list. "What's wrong?"

"Constance, this list you prepared has every male troll in the county on it?"

"It should" She peeks over "It's copied from the Master Census"

Jess double-checks.

Nope . Gone. And Constance, she peeks and says "His name IS gone. Let me look over the Master Census" She breaks out a truly large tome

"Could someone have.... -removed- names from the Census? That's... not good."

"Well, someone did, or somehow we missed him the first time" She mmphs as she searches "I am SO sorry"

"Great." Jess is frustrated with the situation, not Constance. "Ok, I want Phobos and Demos to go see Duff and ask him. Let's divide up the rest."

A nod "Yes, Counttess. I will pass it on" The scribe looks IRKED. Someonnen has messed with her paperwork or evaded it. Trolls have pride

Jessica nods and they split up the work; each Barony to send a chosen representative(s) out to ask the male trolls of the area if they killed a dragon. And the redcap brothers to Duff.

And Luis, the Fledge, approaches

A fit man by troll standards, he's tried to make amends for his past. And he's really proven to be a fine boxer/wrestler who is also learninng how to use a sword

"Ok, there.... get those out as soon as possible please, Constance."

Constance nods "of course"

Luis asks "Jessica? Is there something I can do to help?"

Frowning, she looks up. "Have you ever killed a dragon?"

"I think I would remember if I had. Though maybe on Samhain?" She knonws that's NOT when the drragon was killed so he's off the hook there

"No. Ok, I'll rule you out for now."

"Rule me outt forr.. dragon hunting?"

"No, dragon killing."

"I could give it a ttry" he offers, so utterrly sincere it's kind of cute "I'd like some armor and arms"

"If it comes to that, I'll let you know. I'd rather not have more killing, if I can avoid it."

"you're a good woman, Jessica.. ah, Counttess" He blushes a bit

"Jessica's fine." She says absently, still looking over the lists.

"You're kind, you seek peace when you can, but will put yourself in danger when danger comes. Amazin"

"Nothing really amazing, Luis. That is just what we do."

"It seems to be what you do and inspires others to do," He observes "I stand by my amazement." Stubborn troll look

"You haven't met that many trolls." she points out.

"Well, not a wide -variety.-" she amends

"Well, there seems SOME Variety between you, Constance, and your sister"

"True." she admits "Kind of my original point; all three of us try to be kind and peaceful, but we all step up when needed."

"Fine, but in my head I will rebell against you and think highly in my head"

"Maybe you should go with Holger a few times; get some exposure to a more traditional Lodge situation."

"Up to you. I need to follow up on these lists, please excuse me?"

"of course. Let me know if I cann help though" he looks about "Holger? Where are you, lad?"

She nods and takes the list to study; maybe a name will suggest itself as worth a deeper interview. Of course.... there is one name notable in it's absense.....

Yes. Duff the Dragonnslayer? Sometimes it seems that man is capable of everything... except behaving

Others might not dream it, but there are moments Jess wishes she could throw something. Or hit something.

Or someone.