#fenixtj

So we turn to Jessica

Who gets a text from Mitra

TXT Sorry! An oversight on my part, my apologies.

TXT: It's fine. Is there someway you want me to play this? Something you want me to promote?

TXT: No. He's going to be talking to you about a situation that's developed in the County. I planned to talk to you myself but ... well, I think you'll understand once you hear. We'll talk, though. He's handling one aspect of things, at least setting it up, and I'm working on another.

TXT: Understood. I'll let you know how it goes later

TXT Thanks. I owe you and I know it.

With that, she sits down to think at the Balefire's stones. A thief....

SHe knows a few sneaky types. Sluagh mostly, but she's not sure any of them claim to be thieves

She sure doesn't want to risk childlings. And Ellie's teacher doesn't strike her as eager to engage in such

It occurs to her, her sister Siv might qualify. But.. uhm.. Siv.

Baron Kealan is a friend of her mother, but again, that's family ties involved , even if tangently

Then there's Duff, who might not spy himself but might KNOW someone. But they're just now getting to where they can talk semi casually again

Her dog leans against her to show support

Her fingers trail in the flames.

the flames dance along her fingers in return. All will be well, the fire seems to assure. or at least 'we got this'

She pats Azule, too.

Azule wags happily