#rivervale_lodge

Brekke might not be entirely aware that that is what Frank is setting up, as her eyes are still closed. A sound that might be a half-chuckle. "He kept aiming for my jaw. Mentioned my secret. I do not know what secret he thought he knew."

"Oh that would be the false story of your glass jaw the Balor Countess set up. Otherwise he'd not likely been brave enough to fight you. When I found out about it, I spread the rumor furhter. I'm afraid there will be some idiots going after your jaw for a few months in any tourneys. Apologies. It played to our advantage" A sip this time

A puzzled expression. "Why would the Countess tell him that?"

"So he'd be brave enough to fight a legend." She says "Honestly, Chieftain, you really don't understand how powerful your reputation is now do you?"

Kerri nods to Dagmar. "Good. I'm glad." Gently, "Do you want a Dr. Pepper?"

Frank makes a little chuff of amusement.

"Uh-huh. You think everybody will come back from the farm tonight?"

"Hm. Perhaps not." Brekke sounds on the edge of sleep,

Kerri shakes her head. "I don't think so. It's late. Probably the youngest ones are already asleep. But we'll make sure they know in the morning."

"Can I stay here tonight?"

Nadeen smiles "Sleep well Chieftain" it's her first smile in a bit

"Of course," Kerri says. "We'll get you set up."

Frank takes the coffee mug gently from Brekke's hand and then takes her hand too. "Come. Sleep."

A quiet sound of surrender from Brekke, and she allow Frank to help her from the chair to the cot.

"Thanks, Kerri."

"You're welcome, hon." Another gentle pat on Dagmar's back as she gets her her Dr. Pepper.

Frank smiles (his beard moves) at that sound from Brekke, and he tucks her in. The coffee gets set aside.

Nadeen says "Thank you, again, Mountain. "

"Welcome." He says quietly, not leaving Brekke. "I might crash down here too. You know the Lodge well enough; you ok finding space for yourself? Or, Kerri can assist......." a glance at the kitchen door.

"I'll find space. Well, Psychka and I will" A nod "I'm.. better now"

"Mm. Check in with Kerri anyway, when you can."

"Yes, Mountain" She nods

Frank's boots are at the front door; he slides onto the cot next to Brekke, on top of the covers and dressed (no hankypanky!).

And Nadeen slips to find that spot