#rivervale_lodge

With Frank there, his wife goes to him, and whispers to him what she has learned. She's going to get a bit more dross from the kitchen as the Hearth isn't here.

Then she departs into said kitchen.

Gerd makes introductions "Jordan, this is Mountain Frank, also Sir Frank. If you want magic, he's the resident shaman so to speak." a look at Frank "Mountain, this is Jordan. He was in the van that tried to kidnap Lane. Dagmar can tell you more about the actual kidnappingg atempt on Lane"

Frank nods. "I got some of the news; Dagmar, we'll speak later, at length. Jordan. Welcome."

"Yeah uhm. look Mountain sir, Can I go now? I mean, this really isn't my scene. Sir Vali's like kind of crannky about me stickingg aroundn but you seem less rigid..."

That's Jordan talking

Vali looks at Frank "Bet you never thought you'd hear THAT comment. I told him about the Dreamingg, what he is, the Escheat.. obviously a big info dump"

Frank gives Vali an eyebrow, then turns to Jordan "If Vali told you about all that.... then I assume you had not heard it all before?"

"Yeah, see, still amazed he's not undone yet."

"No I hadnn't and some of it seems silly " Jordan says "I mean, people don't see me because they don't dream right? I mean.. some shattering between worlds? It's all a bit far fetched right?"

Gerd looks at Dagmar "i see what you mean, it's like he's TRYING to poof himself out"

"And you have four legs and a tail. So."

"And yet here you are." the enormous man rumbles "Yes, legs, tail and all. Would you like to meet another centaur?"

Gerd has moved to Edelweiss who nearly drowned herself getting them out of the lake "There's my brave girl"

"Well yeah but.. maybe I'm hallucinating? "

Then "I know they say there are others.. " Jordan looks at Frank "The guys who kidnapped me, they said something about snagging another "

"Jordan.... for the sake of argument, could you take a moment and tell me exactly what they said? It is important."

"Yeah, I was bumping into the back, and they said something about snagging another in Fairwinds.. a duchy?" The others will know that's Delaware! Though obviosuly Jordan wouldn't "They said something about a castle? Then one snickered and said 'not so new eh?'"

It would appear while in some Denial, Jordan has a good memory

"Vali, get word to them."

"Thank you, Jordan. You may have saved a life."

"It isn't far to meet another of your Kith, if you wish. Before you leave."

Vali nods

and ge3ts on it.

"Wait, I get to leave?" Jordan says "these guys said I couldn't go or I'd get kidnapped again"

"Jordan, you're not a prisoner." with great calm "You can leave any time you wish. But yes, there is a risk. You've faced it already; those men were going to deliver you into the hands of a kidnapper. You are not the first we know of, and are likely not the last."

Tiffany looks unsure "Bossman? Fledge? Uhm?"

"Yes Tiffany?"

"Without traininng and mentorship, wonn't he ... wibbly wobbly poof?"

Frank nods. "I'll talk to him about that danger, if he wishes to hear it."

Jordan looked ready to bolt for the door "Heard it.. right to dream, right to ignorance.. rescue ..."

he does look dubious at the "POOF" part

Frank takes a seat. "Gerd, if you're free, would you mind bringing us all something to eat and drink? I bet Jordan is hungrier than he thinks."

"Jordan, feel free to have something with us; hospitality is important. I think on some level you know that."

"I don't minnd though Dagmar and I problaby need a sho" Realization "I'll get that food" And she calls to Dagmar "Dagmar, burgers okay? I have some patties ready"

"And if you'd like to leave, you're welcome to come back. If you like, I can give you some information on where you can find other centaurs."

"And yes. There is a danger to you if you leave now."

"Thank you, Gerd."

Tiffany nods "It's as safe as Taliban territory to those that have a skirt on"

"Burger'd be great..." She levers herself up from the couch, testing her leg and finding it steady enough.

"Dagmar, please settle."

Feels strong!

"Set a good example, please."

Jordan looks a the door, but his stomach growls

"Thought I'd help in the kitchen..."

"So..among your people, the females do the cookingg and cleaning?" Jordan says

Tiffany raises a brow "oh my. Please tell Olggar he said that"

Frank chuckles.

She gives Jordan a LOOK.

"I'm sure Gerd can manage. Aren't you?" to Dagmar "And no, Jordan."