#fenixtj

"Well, the patrols going on after they were told no need for them anymore? He's defying his elders, rather passively but still"

She sighs. "Oh, that. Yes."

"Sorry. He's so resolved it' s easy to forget"

"Well, he and I decided on this together; we're in it together so I hope that shields him a bit."

"Let's hope" A nod "I best get in touch on this library Pitt coordination project. Unless there's something else?"

"Can you reach out to the other Freeholds, see if they want to join in?"

"Yes, but I'll need help. Mmm and I need to get word to Salma. She'll want to be high librarian of children's books and storyteller la jefe"

"Of course she will." Jess gives her a small smile. "Talk with Nancy, get an assistant selection started, do what you can to reach out to other Freeholds. I don't know there's any urgent rush but we'll probably be glad of it one day."

"I agree, good foundation to lay" A nod "And I hope the night of no teeth terrorizes that horrid horrid man"

"Well, the night of teeth certainly did. After tonight, I'm hoping he cries uncle and makes a change. We'll see."

"Don't beat yourself up if he's a hard learner. Some men love their hate" She gathers her things and gets ready to start that project

She nods and goes to find Dame Ash.

She finds Dame Ash working with frustration as she appears to be trying to sew some material. THe Beaumayn never seemed the most 'crafts' oriented woman, and as she struggles? She still doesn't

"Dame?"

"darn this little hole..." She looks up from the ripped garment "i'm sorry, Jessica, just struggling with a tear"

"Oh?"

"Yes, one of my favorite blouses, got torn and I am trying to be self sufficient. " A huff "Key word trying. How can I Help you?"

"How is Ariel?"

"Better and she wants to apologize to you. She says she lost her temper and was mean. I had a bit of a chat with her about how some rfolks can get addicted to video games and it's not a lifestyle. It might take her away from her music for example. THat seemed to sink in"

Jessica seems to relax, a bit. "Good call, Dame. Thank you."

"Would you like me to take you to her? Lord knows I'm making no progress here" She sighs "Makes no sense I'm struggliing. I'm good with a rapier"

"No, I'll find her, thank you."\

"Okay. I'll be here sticking my thumb"

"No, if you're good with her, I'm good."

"If yu're sure? Might make it easier for her to break the ice?"

"Up to you."

She rises " Also gives me an excuse to walk away from a losing battle" She puts the blouse down