#rivervale_lodge

"I know. That's why I think something happened."

Klump's stony brow knits, "He bites hard."

"Redcap."

Klump says "Are you sure you wish me to stay at my anchor or here? This new one is right that you should not face a corby alone. You are fierce, but not invulnerable"

"I don't want them to attack you again. You'll be safe here, or in your anchor. If anything, stronger there, right?"

"Yes, I suppose. " He says

He notices she is not mentioning getting any help even if not him but does not press.

"Should I tell anyone anything when they get here?" Serenity inquires

She rubs the back of her neck. "Chi-..." A frown.

"You can tell whatever, I guess."

"Ok" She says a bit confused but not prying "Please, make sure Dirk is okay. He could be hurt. He's so stubborn and he acts like he doeesn't NOTICE pain, but he's not as tough as he htinks he is"

"Hopefully I can get him in place for Sy or Vali to look at him."

Klump nods "yes," And he looks at Serenity "Do not fear too much, Serenity. The Little Thunder has a way of getting people home."

"Right" Serenity says but still looks troubled

"They're redcaps, not rabid monsters."

"I know ... Dirk LIKES to act like a monster, but he's actually got a touch of poet to him... the blockhead" She mmphs

Klump gives a confused look at Serenity's behavior, then looks to Dagmaar "You are right, of course."