#fenixtj

"Sure."

"How.. I mean, did they tell you that? And who? I.. thought I had most of it under my hat"

"Any service you give will be honored." Jess says plainly "I mean... obviously?"

"Yes. I guess. I just... well, I think one day I might want to be a Hearth. "

Jess is confused. "So?"

"Don't you think that's arrogant? Given I'd be following the footsteps of THE Dame Kerri of Rivervale, Hearth extrodinaire?"

"Um... no.I think everyone worth their place understands someone comes behind them."

"mmm" (Unsure)

"You're welcome as long as you like; longer." Jess assures.

"I may take you up on that tonight. Connor is with Dagmar again, and she's not just his knight, she's his OTHER big sister as far as I'm concerned. I had a lot more time with him over the summer than she did, so I figured staying out of the way might let her and him get some much needed 'them' time"

"Actually, I will." She decides "I'll call in, and help out here for the day. One more set of eyes for your security"