#rivervale_lodge

And out the door, into the night, in search of the fight.

and the pooka behind her

and a moment later, an English Springer spaniel

who gains ahead, and sniffs, quite litterally tracking Frank's scent, then pointing!

"Thank you, Thane." And she runs off into the woods in that direction.

THe Sporting girl keeps pace

(And gone to ANywhere)

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Frank has been situated on the cot before the balefire. No, even if he wakes, he does not get to argue the matter; he's staying put.

Brekke, Kerri, and Sylvi have all contributed to his healing, and Kerri and Sylvi have tended to Brekke as well.

Frank does not argue. In fact, he does not speak. He lays on his side, face towards the 'Fire, eyes closed.

Tiffany greets him "You done pissed the boss lady off, hoss"

Brekke is not far, sitting in her chair. She also is looking at the 'Fire, but glances at Tiffany as the pooka speaks. "Thank you for your help, Thane. Is the sluagh gone?" Her voice is flat.

Jonas answers that one "He had a dog and a mountain llion harry him to the outskirts, chieftain."

She looks over at Jonas and nods. A look to Frank.

Then she looks back to the balefire with a sigh. "There is still that thallain to attend to. Where is it kept?"

"Away from my groom who has issues" Tiffany says "Shall I fetch?"

Brekke considers. "It is frozen still?"

"Like Elsa's franchise" The pooka nods

"Leave it. For as long as it will hold without taxing Vali too greatly."

Tiffany salutes

A pause. "Bring Dame Dagmar, if she is available."

"Drag her here for punishment, roger dodger" And the pooka races over

"Not for punishment," Brekke clarifies as Tiffany leaves.

She looks to Jonas. "What of the mortal boy?"

"Carlton? A pleasant enough child... and still enchanted. He's rooming with Jack and Connor. "

"Anne Marie thinks getting him relocated won't be as hard..."

Brekke nods. "Anne Marie and yourself do a great deal of work. It is appreciated." A sigh. "We must not let him linger in enchantment too long. How old is he?"

"I'll ahve to double check but I believe 8 years of age, maybe Seven." Jonas says "I'll pass your gratitude onto Anne Marie. I'm learning a lot from her tutelage"

"I am glad you are able to support her." The chieftain nods, then looks to the balefire again.

"is it true that I missed Siv while she was here, Chieftain?" While he tries to sound stoic, it is clear he regrets this.

She glances over. "She was here. If you did not see her while she was, then you missed her."

"I.. see." he says "Thank you" He says reservedly. What else can he say?

A long pause.

"If you wish to see her, go to her. Or contact her."

"It would appear the Lodge is perhaps in more need, and , Anne Marie is also rather busy. Duty is, paramount" Not a lie, but it wobbles

"It is. But to contact her does not draw you away for long. If you wish to do so, do so." She is still watching the balefire. "Outside."

"I.." He reads something, "Yes. I'll call her outside. I wont' be long"

She keeps her voice low, and her tone remains flat.

"Mm." A nod of acknowledgment.

And he goes out

Brekke looks at Frank again, trying to determine if he is awake.

It is unlikely he is asleep.

After some time, she asks quietly. "Do you thirst?"

A long pause; maybe he is? Then, "No."

A nod that he might more sense than see.

If he does, he gives no sign.

And she sits quietly by him.

And Tiffany swings in "Brought her dead or alive"

Dag follows.