#rivervale_lodge

The new guest is given a place of respect, and Brekke is free to talk to Valter and Ives if she wishes a follow up on thier side

Hopefully they've taken the opportunity to get some food and drink before she returned with Lady Autumn.

She says, "You said there was a corby. Where was this?"

"Down the path near the park"

"Hm. Were you able to find out anything about them?"

"Yes, " Ives says

Squire Valter looks at the younger man, "I think she is promoting us to give more details about what did we find?"

Brekke's not particularly phased by literalism.

"Please tell me."

"Oh," Ives clears his throat, "They are a corby of Chimera traders, they do not much care if the chimera are sentient or not. There were 5 of them, their leader is named Jagro. We broke them up, they were ready to fight but got discouraged when I shot an arrow near the wheel of their truck. Valter did the rest"

She nods approval. "Where did you see them last?"

"Shackled to their truck and told to drive, which they did," Squire Valter answers, "I took the liberty of taking their plate, and a clip of a pony tail"

Oh, she looks very pleased with that. "Well done. I will want you to report this to the Mountain for his records. He should probably keep possession of both items, unless you intend to hold onto them personally?"

"Happy to serve, CHieftain" Valter nods "I'll hand them right over to him ASAP. is there anything else?"

"If you see Peacekeeper Dirk, advise him as well."

"Hm. What state is the license plate from?"

"New york State, ma'am." Ives says then adds "Darn yankees"

A slightly bemused look. "But at least local. If they had traveled across country to attempt this, I would be more concerned. I would like to be able to count on you both to assist Lady Autumn if she is in need and I am not available to do so."

"An honor to pay body shield to a seasonal," Valter nods, "i'll consider that my main duty until you say otherwise"

"Happy to help, Chief," Ives nods

"With the corby gone, I think it will not need be a primary concern, but one to be aware of." Her brow furrows. "I have not served either of you well in assigning duties, have I?"

Wilder Ives seems unsure what to say to that at first,"well, chief, mostly I'm sticking with the patrols I was assigned when I first got here but I reckoned you'd change them as suited when you needed to. Ain't no nevermind."

The Squire is more direct, "well is relative. I think it could be more efficient, but it is hardly a crisis, and it was possible you were still using the same routine to see where we would be best suited in this, Chieftain. Easily rectified if you feel you should have changed it sooner. "

"You are largely correct, both of you. But you have been here a few weeks now, and I should expand your duties. Do either of you see a need to be filled that I have not seen?"

"Not that I'm aware, Chieftain. My quarters are adequitte" Squite Valter says

"Access to some of the wood for some arrorows?" Ives inquires

A nod. "I will arrange it. And I should have further duties for you in a day or so."

"Ah, we should speak of the storm season, and how it impacts the lake...." And she gives them a thorough overview of the local lakefront risks.

((Fade?))

(Fade to organizing)

Siv has returned victorious from donut delivery

She finds Brekke in her customary seat by the balefire, apparently deep in thought.

"Huh, some of the trees are coloring early, at least chimerically" Siv says then moves to her mother "Can I get you a drink or something, mom?"

She indicates the mug of coffee she already has. "Yes, Ives and Squire Valter rescued a season chimera from a corby. The chimera, Lady Autumn, will be here with us."

After a moment, she says, "Siv, I would like your input on a matter."

Siv looks surprised, not unpleasantly, "Surely. let me get a cup of coffee so I can join you proper" And she does, quickly. Unlke her mother she adds more cream and sugar

Much the same way Brekke used to drink it when she was a wilder.

And then siv takes a seat near her mother "All ears" she says and sips

A nod. "Ives and Squire Valter, they have both proven themselves to be efficient on patrol. And they both seem eager for further duties. And...I am having difficulty deciding what tasks to assign them beyond patrols. Where do you see opportunity that we are not following?"

"Oh poor Squire Valter. i mean that curse ..." She ponders "But that doesn't help you. The Squire was something of a valet as well as a warrior I understand, at least at times. Frankly, practical woman that you are, I doubt you care for any need for such. But I think he'd be a pro as an escort to any visit to Caer Falken. I mean, yes he's unseelie leaning, but he doesn't SCREAM I worked for an Ailil. Beyond that, he might make a good official courier for when letters must be carried"

"Mm. Yes, he is familiar with formal court settings. I will keep that in mind when next I visit Count Hemlock's court. Good thinking."

"Ives...perhaps I should have him work with Jack in some capacity, as he has the Farm experience."

A pleased look then she focuses on the task again "Ives enjoys hunting and tracking, mind you, we're ALL involved on rescue missions, but maybe he'd take lead on a few smaller squads?"

"And maye help jack"

"Hm. Hunting is more difficult here. There are not many opportunities for mundane hunts within the barony itself. I will send him in pursuit of nightmare chimera when they are present, and surely he will want the opportunity to hunt Thallain if possible."

"I meant like tracking lost and found children maybe"

"Ah!" A look of interest. "Yes, that would be an appropriate role for him. But hardly a duty as such."

"Maybe he could teach others to track along with you?" She ponders, brows knit in concentration

And ideas are discussed, Siv happy to be help. And Brekke can tell that. Her daughter savors the chance to assist

(Fade to Brainstorming)