#rivervale_lodge

"Bah, the food is BETTER here. Everyone knows that" Door Sniffer says "This is the domain of Kerri Cauldronkeeper!" He says the name almost reverently "Feeder Teacher, Whisk Mistress! Mentor of Meals!"

Said truthffully

"It is. Which is why we're protecting it."

"Wait, you came here BECAUSE of Kerri after all?" Gerd says, sounding troubled, "You thought she'd be easy prey?"

"EASY?" Door Sniffer looks confused, "We do not do places that are easy. She is powerful, and that power is now infused in EVERY place in the domain. Do you not know what that means?"

Gerd brows, then looks to Dagmar

"What does it mean?"

"Fah, when a cranky lord takes over a land, it becomes sour... the sun seems dimmer, the storms angrier yes ? If a lusty queen rules, it feels a bit more always spring, voile that is skimpy feels more natural and is easier for tailors to make... they don't always notice. Now, the Cauldronkeepr rules, and she is not just a chief, she is a TEACHER of cooking to many, an inspiration... ALL food here will now taste better, even mortal foods will improve slightly, and few realize it or realize why. How could my brothers HELP but come here? There are bowls to lick, spoons to suck on, left overs to sample, and oh yes.. baked goods" A sniff "Kerri Feeder Teacher is bound to the fire as LEADER now, It's better than it ever was. We knew giants protected the lands, but it was no worth the risk" Then he looks into Dagmar's eyes as he dangles and gulps "Mostly."

"Have you ever considered just asking nicely?"

"Tastes better stolen" Door Sniffer fusses

"Well then. Your choice, isn't it? What could be freely given will be defended from theft, instead."

"Your choice, really. Gerd, where do you want to send him?"

"I know a Leanhaun barony I never liked" She smirks

"Sounds like a plan."

"Come back here again, and I'll start putting Exlax in biscuit rolls... " Gerd says "Assuming the Hammer strike doesn't shove your own head up your ass." She takes a sample of his clothing, "And we will have an easier time to find you."

"Wait, don't take hurt my clothes.. the YULE CAT... " A paniced look "Something stirred her"

"Sounds like a you problem" Gerd says and then bunks "I am... inevitable. I am Iron man." And snaps her fingers.

Door SNiffer vanishes

Snort.

"Hey, stolen material for a thief's banishing I say" No guilt , but Gerd smiles "This is great!"

Edelweiss snorts

"Well, there's what - 13? How many have we dealt with?"

"That's two that i know of" she answers "POssible someone else has got one, but we know why they're HERE now. I think Kerri was worried they came here because they saw her as an easy target, instead they came here because her influence isn't weak, it's potent"

"I suppose we better stay in contact with the others hunting the Yule Lads so we're all on the same page on how many are left" She texts that info out to several including, Symon and Dirk

"Well - worse reasons for harassment."

"Between you and me? I think Kerri is feeling a bit insecure in the Non Hearth aspects of her Chieftainship. I mean, anyone would be worried following Brekke, but it ddoes seem a LOT of challenges are coming out since she got the job and I think she wonders if sh'es put a bullseye on the Barony"

Snort.

"She hasn't."

"I know that, and you know that. I just hope SHE understands that. I remember PLENTY of trouble not so long ago when Brekke was in the big chair. "

"Anyway, maybe let Kerri know she's doing a good job if you see her looking dubious?"

Dagmar grunts in agreement, and lets their patrol continue - Tove's cinnamon swirl bread unmolested.

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