... Roweena will follow you into the office to help with the correspondence, bringing her tea along with her. Reviewing the letters, and writing any needed...
... Horace grimaces, "I am a chef, not a street peddlar. Besides, one cannot both cook, buy supplies, take care of all the intricacies of a kitchen AND walk...
... Athamar sends out several inquiries with his servant Nordan or Marcus, whomever is immediately available. He wants to know if Chancellor Soren happens to...
... Freya: "I am not so certain, but the others seemed to be when I asked - It is a mercenary job, where everyone in the team provides necessary skills and...
... The Chancellor is not in Velitrium City. Word is that he is in Drunmore at the Academy. The best people to talk to about the party is the Palace Stewards....
... "Scouting? No... But I do know my heraldry, you cannot serve in the great hall of a Noble's House without knowing the banners and crests of the nobles that...
... Good. Letter goes there. ... Exactly. ... Athamar is not offended, it was a friendly invitation. Druids can be as secretive as they wish, apparently we...
... Freya smiles: "Well then, if a long hard cross-country ride with possible hostiles like Khun Dagran raiders or goblins sounds like your cup of tea, I think...
... OOC: Remember, Druids do not read or write, though they sometimes employ servants who do. ... The morning will pass quietly. Shortly before noon Athamar...
... Horace listens intently, grimacing at the mention of Khun and Goblins, but nods. "All right, I'll be there. Unless I find something better." He adds as ...
... Athamar is aware of that, whether Marcus knows is another question. :-) ... Athamar mentally 'hmmmm's. It isn't surprising that Countess McCoy should stay...
... Freya nods, and says: "Untill we meet again, friend." she leaves with Becca to go gather some information - That is, if Becca is still going somewhere...
... Lunch will be served with no sign of Roweena. The stewards that set the table lay out a setting for one. They clearly are not expecting Roweena. A folded...
... The servant intelligence network is working perfectly, it seems. ... Athamar notes it without comment. ... "Thank you, no." Athamar restrains himself from...
... OOC: I fear I've been incommunicado for longer than Becca and Balos. Sorry about that. Let's take as reason for Accambale's lack of meaningful conversation...
That would be lovely. I'm trying to catch up, and I am finally back. Our son is home from the hospital. Phbysically, he's getting better, but emotionally, he's...
... OOC: I am still here.. Well, the way I see it, Freya did not actually do so much as to outright recruit Horace, she is just willing to give him a chance to...
... anything ... understand ... Horace ... settling ... again, ... OOC: Balos is here and awake after a long night of laughter. I agree to skipping to the...
Okay then, we will skip ahead to the next morning. Dave Steele, Becca's player, will be withdrawling from play, at least for now. I hope that when his son is ...
... The note is quite short, written in a pleasant cursive, and reads thus, My Dear Lord Athamar, I trust this note finds you well and that perhaps you would...
... Athamar looks up from the note, his eyes unfocused in momentary thought. The invitaion does not specify that Athamar may bring additional guests. Private...
... Balos: I gather my things and wait for Becca before going down to the court yard. "A good morning to you kind sirs, our mounts are here. Thank you kindly...
... When the servants return to clear away the meal the note is picked up as well. Though no exact time was specified in the Countess' note, 'evening cordials'...
... Becca runs her hand along the ponies legs, down to the fetlocks, checking each leg, lifting them and looking at the hoof and shoeing. As she does so she...
... Athamar thanks the servant and hmmmms as he reads it. Athamar plans to take 4 hauscarls with him, lead by his senior hauscarl Ollyn. Athamar visits his...
... Balos: "Accambale and Freya, I believe, should already be supplied for the trip. They did mention that they had some equipment being repaired or...
... Becca nods, "Yes, I see no problem with that. I hate to wake Accambale and Freya so early. You two were up quite late and frankly I'm surprised your as...
... Your servants will be available when ever you are ready to go. The Palace is an extensive complex and has a permenant garrison of cavalry as well as...
... Balos: With a side glance toward Becca I acknowledge "Believe me, behind this admirable beard, which is the envy of the Dwarven people, lies a haggard...