#fenixtj

"Your great chief is here" The woman says

"MY Chief, here anyway is Jessica, but yes, the Duke Tierone is visiting"

And indeed, Jess is visiting Tierone. She describes her meeting with Aylyr.

"What do you make of Aylyr?" he asks

"I think we're having trouble trusting each other. She wants to make Alejandro suffer; I'd be ok with him just giving up this revenge on Renaissance and myself but I realize he's not going to do that."

A nod "Daireann love of vengeance can and often does blind them, but I under slow to trust part"

"I confess, though, I'm still not sure about the best way to handle this. Steal his sword? Ok, I guess... we can fool him about the fake being real? Ok, I guess.... but... where does that leave us?"

"I think the idea, from what you tell me, is that she thinks one of you can duel her with a more even chance then. Setting up the duel is a possiblity, but then the point about what does he GAIN is a factor"

"What are you willing to give, Your Grace? I mean... I'll do the giving but not if it's something you don't want given. Um. If that makes sense."

"That's a fair point, he's already heir to a hold outside our Duchy, and in the mainland, that should be enough for him. He has a magic sword." A pondering, "I wonder if he wants a chimerical statue in the center of the city?"

OOC AFK for commute.

He waves his own comment off "Seems what he wants is revenge on you ,so in a way the duel might be enough if he was sure he could win but I think he'd want more than that. I think we have to factor in his hate of the Nunnehi. A raid killed family and friends, he'll never forgive them that. No it won't be just you he'll want to avenge himself on"

"If he'd accept a statue, I'd be -thrilled-." she admits "But you're right. And I -do- get where he's coming from. If it were me, I'd feel the same way. But it's not me, and I've got business to handle for myself as well as on your behalf. I told him that much the last time we spoke." she shakes her head.

"Jesscia, I assume your main priority is that your peace plan stays intact?"

"Yes."

"As Duke to the Kithain, my priority is kithain, and yet Peace HELPS them, so i have supported your dream and will continue to do so. One Daireann wil not uproot that. What I want to know is, how much risk to yourself am I to take? You're my subject, that means I 'm not supposed to risk you cheaply or recklessly."

"I appreciate that, Your Grace." sincerely.

"Thank you, but it is quite literally the least I'm supposed to do. "

"Then... pardon me asking again but... what do -you- want to do about all this?"

"I think Aylyr will be of use to us., but she shouldn't take lead until we're sure she values the peace as we do. Remember she was also in Mainland, and probably has a history of fighting the nunehi. I think the sword theft and switch is a good idea. And I think, we can use that to spy on HIM in return. See what his dealings are"

She nods. "I will find a thief, then."

A nod "Unsavory work, but please do. I was ailil trained. I want to know more about him see who what policial power and connections he has. While you hire a thief, I'll pry into diplomatic channels"

She nods. "Thank you, Your Grace." there's an element of relief in her tone.

"Is there anything else you feel I'm NOT thinking of or considering? "

"I honestly don't know, Your Grace. I'm not good at this sort of thing. Would you be willing to speak with some of my people who are?"

"Gladly" He nods "Who do you suggest I talk to first?"

"Um." she thinks "Tw... no, wait."

"Regent Mitra of The Pitt."

A nod

"I hear she's a warrior Eiluned. Rare"

"You haven't met her?"

"Oh wiat, yes, yes I have. SHe was Dame Mitra then wasn't she?"