#fenixtj

And they rise

As does she, and ... wait. She talked to everyone, patrolled for more info, her people are off to contribute to a solution to all this... what's next?

A visit with that grand dame satyress perhaps?

And.. a phone call?

From Siv

A frown as she looks at the phone. The granddame might not be up to a visit, so.... Jess steps outside and answers it.

"Hello."

"Hey Sis. Hope this isn't a bad time? "

"No as bad as some. Is everything alright?"

"Pretty good. I just wanted to remind you of fatther' day soon. And wanted to know if you wanted help with a gift? "

"Sure, let me know how much to send."

"Well first let me tell you about the gift. It's a collection of photos from Tiffany. She's got a really good eye. She has pictures of us all in the last year or longer. Nothing tawdry, just slices of life. Anyway I paid her for it, got some in an albulm for dad. I know he'll love it. So if you want it to be from you too, then I figure I'd make it from both of us. Not like I did any work for it either" She admits "But it will make him happy"

"I'm in." Jess agrees "What was the cost from Tiffany?"

"Just twenty five bucks. She wouldn't take more"

"Oh, and a future trip to the bahamas via my ship"

"I'll send the money, you handle the trip." She suggests.

"Oh it's no trouble. Twelve bucks and fifty cents will cover your half but whatever you feel best doing" She says "I just figured you'd like to be part of it but I know how busy you are so this seemed like a good way . Hope all is going well? Any trouble ? I can always help... as myself" Ahem

"Some developments with the Nunnehi today but other than that, all is well. And even the developments aren't entirely bad."

"Glad to hear. Look, if you need or want some assistance sometime, let me know. I'll let you go, but don't forget to call dad on Father's day. You know he'd love it"

"I'll call, thank you Siv. And I'll send my part, good thinking." And she will, indeed, send $25.

"Ah, De Nada as they say down there. Love ya" And yes, the call ends

Jess takes a moment to take stock. Chupacabra .... check. Nunnehi.... check. Dart, check; Red Spear, check; aid to mortals; check. Granddame, moved. Diego, Constance, Phobos, Demos, Otem, Tito Woden.... check.

What's next?

A good question. The Grandame talk maybe... or seeing if Otem is done. SHe could also take a break

Otem first, if he's around.

And she finds him, and he looks up "The Red Spear Rising... they've taken the name of a dead man for their own"

"I cast soem medicine on the needle. This is bad, Jessica. They hope to provoke chaos"

She nods. "I want you to talk directly to Phobos and Demos, for context, and they are recording the information as well for Constance to review later. They gave me some background; will you give me your context?"

An invitation.

"Red Spear was a vicious warrior. He raided well and left the enemy bleeding. Some even called him the giant slayer, for the number of trolls that took him down. It was... ironically, redcaps that took him down by being even mroe vicious than he. I suppose it makes sense Phobos and Demos would know the story"

"I have the feeling they retell the story." grimly "And this group of mainland Nunnehi have taken his name and are looking to confuse us, cause chaos."

"Yes. Think of i t. What if you had been darted and killed that mortal? It would detroy you"

She nods. "It would, being drugged wouldn't matter afterwards. Not to me. Although at the time, I thought they were aiming at her."

"They may have been, or they may have had two shots"

Otem nods "yes, it would have destroyed you. You are strong, Jessica, but ... everyone has a weakpoint and they hate the peace you strive for. They see it as our surrender when in truth you have worked hard to raise us all"

"Thank you for that, Otem. What will your people think of this news?"

"They will be furious" he says "It is cowardly"

"I assume you will tell them?"

"I must. I have a duty"

She nods. "Please let them know that I would welcome meeting with them to discuss a unified response. We are increasing patrols and will be looking for Chupacabra, although they are driven to this and not entirely their fault."

"You would do better not showing mercy to the Chupacabra ... they still destroy the herds of those who rely on goats'

"Not mercy. But I acknowledge they would not seek the lives of my people if they were not driven to it, and I seek to stop those doing the driving."

"That i understand" A nod

"I will go talk to them now"

"Do you wish an escort? I ask now that we know mainland Nunnehi are seeking to cause chaos. Your loss would create that."

"No. You should focus on your people"

"I can afford to send someone with you." she insists.

"You are a very stubborn woman" He observes

"It's been noted. I won't insist, but the offer stands."

"As you think is best" He says