#rivervale_lodge

In another part of the Lodge, Vali seeks out Jessica

Jess is on the front porch, resting back in a chair.

"Jessica, got something for you to take back if you like. " He offers a package, not holiday wrapped, just a package

She looks up and over. "Mm?" Stands, and goes to take the package.

"More books for your library. Regarding the Nunnehi, and one linquistic book regarding mezoamerican indigenous languages"

"Wow. Thank you, Vali." she looks through them.

Looks to be solid and scholarly works. No 'easy step paperback here'

"You're welcome, I put word out to a few folks under Chief Greyhawk's court, not many Beaumayn there but enough we coaxed a few finds out"

She looks at the work, and back at Vali. "You did?"

"Oh it wasn't Beaumayn alone, Liam remains THE Lore experts, but we're on good terms with them"

"Um. Ok. Thank you."

"Welcome" A nod "I may have book marked something that i thought would be of interest to you later"

"I'll take a look."

"Eh, later" He assures "Didn't want to ruin your porch time. You and your folks probably want to sip drinks and chuff affably"

"Not sure how much more I can put into my stomach...."

"I hear that" Vali nods patting his own gut "That vacation recharged the Hearth and then some"

"Good stuff."

"It is. Look, please, if it won't ruin your own plans, please tell Dame Ash I'd love to have her visit on Christmas or Christmas Eve"

A smile. "I will tell her, and arrange cover."

"THanks. " He says "I really do appreciate it. I okayed it with Tiffany"

"Done."