#odyssey

Quatra hangs close to August

August takes out his pad and jots down an address, and a number. "Be in touch here. Tell them I recommended you. It will be a significant change of scenery, but it could also be a fresh start."

"If you're sure?" He is surprised "I mean, thank you, Baron."

"I am sure, yes."

"Thank you again then, Baron. I am sorry we've not put on our best for you here."

"Perhaps not, but I have been honored to see the Duchy in a time of stress and threat, and how well it reacted and recovers. I am looking forward to being part of Justice here."

"Is there anything I CAN do for Miss Zara? She seems to be ill at ease here, and given how she was set up, I can understand that"

August shakes his head. "I think we wait on his Grace's readiness."

"I see" The Thane nods "I'll learn more details of the whens of things while I can. I'm already being dismissed so I really have little to lose"

"Unnecessary, Thane, although I thank you for your offer. The Duke is aware of my duties and will call on me in due course, I am sure."

He nods