#rivervale_lodge

"You willing to be responsible for what happens to both of you on the trip?"

"If you want, I will wisk the two of us out of there after the first week or whenever there's trouble" A nod

"Assuming you can."

"Mountain I'll do what you want. If you want me to leave him behind I will. I told him it was partl y up to you"

"We will be without Balefire and limited dross."

"Fair point." She agrees

"But I've done that before. "

"But if you're worried Connor or I will putter out. I respect that and we can withdraw"

"That is my concern, but not my decision. It is yours, and Dagmar's."

"Gerd, I spoke to you today to draw your attention to some... realities."

"Mountain, my kinain parents were killed by Thallian. I've had folks in middle school try to shave my head. I'm not worried about me. I do understand the concern about Connor and I'll bring them up to Dagmar"

"I will wait to hear from you." respectfully.

"Thank you, Mountain" She nods "you've given me some things to consider I hadn't be fore" She smiles

Frank nods.

Then she adds, "SEE, you do just fine with wilders" A brow smile combo

"A wilder who carries a grump and parents a childling." He agrees.

"That's just the sort of humble thing a person who is a wise mountain would point out"

"Thank you."

"you're welcome , Mountain. Vegard wasn't always right, but he picked well with you"

"I hope I have picked well, as well."

"I think you have, but I might be biased" She admits "I do love my uncle"

"He is a good man."

"Yup" QUite proud

"Is there anything I can answer for you?"

He picks up his dagwood.

"Think you just did... enjoy your meal"

"Yes. Thank you."

"Glad. I'll make a note to keep the materials on hand. I've been helping hearth Kerri. She's gone off to talk to some Dairean lady"

And off she goes

(End Scene)