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[h2][color=598527][i][b]Kathryn Pyke[/b][/i][/color][/h2][i][b][color=598527]Human, Fighter (Rune Knight), Level 05[/color][/b][/i]
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	"[color=598527]I think we are as sorted as we are getting for now Lizbeth. But thank you very much. When this is all done, we will be sure to return these to you. If you have other thoughts on the matter we can sort it out at your convenience.[/color]" Kathryn wanted to make sure that she treated Lizbeth like the responsible one. The one in charge. Kathryn did not want to make her feel undermined, she didn't want her feeling taken advantage of. When Lizbeth got fitted with her new armor, Kathryn gave a brief inspection of the kit and smiled. "[color=598527]You look ready to take on any poor sod dumb enough to draw blades against you. In addition, I think its better than the set I had when I was your age.[/color]" No money, on the run, she had random bits of armor to supplement whatever herself and Ser Lucas could afford at the time. Which, was inconsistent at best. Some weeks were better than others. But, the youth was dedicated to the training. And she was set up well. In all honesty she probably could have made a decent knight should she have been born into nobility, or had started at an earlier age and began as a proper page. Many families of noble birth, or who were household or traveling knights, would begin as a page as young as six, and be knighted as young as 14. Her uncle said he was knighted at 17 because he had a bit of a temper, and wasn't great at directing the damage. Ser Lucas was a squire until he was in his 60s due to his commitment issues, accusations of being a craven, and heavy drinking. Only knighted by Kathryn's insistence when she was forced from home. Though Kathryn was training Lizbeth, she was not in a position to ever knight her. And if Lizbeth went through the steps to be titled a knight without going through all the proper steps, she could have it revoked and have both their names tarnished for their title abuse. 

	Leaning that master Urmdrus had more or less built everything on the land was an interesting note from Kathryn. "[color=598527]Any chance that long storage is the building we found on the edge of the property? The one where we found the brandy at?[/color]" Kathryn asked the under dwarf inquisitively. Kathryn wondered how many other secrete rooms there were on the property they either did or didn't know about. Could there be some that Urmdrus didn't even know about? "[color=598527]Were you the only builder? I should rephrase. Did Mister L'Rose have construction done on the land that you may not have been involved with?[/color]" If that were the case, then that could imply that there could be more hidden places.

	When Kathryn heard Barbal ask Tarace to leave back to their home, Kathryn hesitated for a moment. Sure, being off the land overall was probably safer, but that meant he would have to leave alone, without protection. And if he came back and things were worse, he would also be by himself again. "[color=598527]I am not sure that is the best idea Mister Barbal. If you are involved now, then that unfortunately mean Tarace is also involved. Once either of you are out of our sight, we can not lend a hand protecting either of you. Though I do agree we should compare notes in case we learn of anything else, but this seems like a bad time to split up. However, we just cleared out the coach house. And this former inn, is built surprisingly close to a small keep. If we are really worried, we can lock this place down, and hold it from a significantly stronger force just utilizing the brickwork alone. Plus, this place used to be an Inn, I am sure we can make room enough for both of you. As for breakfast, the only thing I have successfully made in a kitchen are those cinnamon rolls, and I can make some food over a camp fire. Otherwise? I think we can accommodate your need.[/color]" Kathryn said with a smirk. 

	Kathryn listened intently as Victoria explained some of the theories and why they could maybe or maybe not be probable. Kathryn wished she did know more about liches and undead. "[color=598527]Well, we can continue to check out the basement and books for hint. If we can figure out the rune in the basement properly it may help. We can also take another look in the basement office in the main house to see if there is anything we missed. Maybe even some of the bedrooms. Or... Master Urmdrus, any areas you would recommend inspecting?[/color]" Kathryn asked hoping he had an idea or two.