#fenixtj

It has been sometime since he saw her

"It was... kind of a stop-gap measure and it upset Tweak at the time, but things seem to have worked out. Mitra is Regent for the Pitt on behalf of Sayda, who ... well, she was an integral part of the Pitt's becoming. But she's a childling."

A nod at that, "As long as you're pleased with them. I trust your judgement. Though I should probably drop by and visit the various holds about here when things are more steady. Let them know i'm alive so to speak, and invested"

"I would be surprised if your presence now isn't common knowledge; that will do a great deal."

"I hope it doesn't cause you more trouble than it helps" He admits "You shouldn't have to devote so much security to me"

"It's our honor, Your Grace."

"The honor is mutual. You have good folks here. Even if thane Coy has skillfully avoided using my title, and Diego like wise" Amused at that

"In the service of greater peace, I don't push on some issues."

"Wise" A nod "As a Liam, I've heard Duke used as a slur and your Grace laced with spite. A respectful 'young man' or even Tierone is endurable compared to that still, I do wonder if you're not setting this up for increasingly democratic progress? The town council meeting reports are very interesting"

"I'm balancing a number of different interests in a.... um, dynamic environment."

A smile at that "That makes it sound like you're buiilding up your job resume, but yes, yes you are. I just wonder if Diego isn't playing a long game with us. Not that I begrudge him"

"I trust him." she says simply.

A nod at that "then that is settled" He rises "I should probably go see Regent Mitra as you suggest.

"

"Will you take an escort?" she rises as well.

"If you like" he says

"I would. Let me gather some people for you, won't take long." and she steps out to see if there's a mixed patrol available.

Indeed, Thane Coy is on duty, Sir Jack is rested and ready

"We're offering His Grace an escort to the Pitt. Do we have a mixed patrol that could accompany him?"

"Yes, we do" Thane Coy nods "About two Nunehi, three regulars. Sizable enough?"

"Yes, excellent, thank you." she directs Coy to where the Duke waits.

The Duke gets a troll salute rather than a bow from the DeBuke.

To his surprise, the Duke returns it

"Thank you for the escort" the duke says "To the Pitt we go"

"Please convey my best to Regent Mitra and Freeholder Sayda."

"I will, your excellency"

And they go out

And Jess moves on to the next item of business.

Azula her dog prances and looks at a door

"You need to go out?" Jess gets the door for her. <SEND>

And out they go

Walksies!

(End Scene)