#rutgers

"Of course, yes. Sorry. I'm still sleepy," she apologizes.

Ten minutes later, Gerd appears dressed in hastily donned voile, mace and shield ready "Here"

"You're the best, Gerd, thanks. And like I said, I owe you."

"When you're ready, Baron Aiden."

"Miss Hornshield." Aiden nods to her, and extends a hand. "I appreciate your time, as well as your discretion."

Then he stops, and shakes his head. First, into a pocket, and he brings out masks to offer - the heavy duty N-95 style. "If you would, please. I do not wish to explain to your Chieftain if you were to be similarly afflicted."

Sylvi frowns and nods. "Of course." She puts one on. "Thank you."

"Baron Aiden?" Startled, but she takes the mask "I ..what's going on?" She reaches for some dross

He offers dross to her as well. The first autumn leaves from the largest oak in the glade...

"Sickness at Silverwolf. It sounds bad, Gerd. I think you should drop us and get the hell out of Dodge."

"And do not talk about it."

She takes it "Sickness? Crap . Yes right away. Okay, I'm gonna make a circle in the grass real quick stand there. Less physical contact that way. I don't want to risk Connor getting this"

Aiden listens and moves as directed, stiffly, but compliant.

"Even better, yeah." She gestures for the Baron to go first then follows out, whispering, "Bye Symon" very quietly as she closes the door.

A flicker of motion, a wave, before the door is shut. She can hear the lock latch on the other side.

Following Gerd outside and then following her directions once out there.

She moves along the grass, making a circle she says "I hear her voice
Calling my name
The sound is deep
In the dark

I hear her voice
And start to run
Into the trees
Into the trees

Into the trees

Suddenly I stop"

ANd they stop and are gone