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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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	To Kosara's credit, she seemed to really know what she was talking about. Or at least had observed some pretty significant details that were noteworthy to their situation. "[color=598527]I think you are right Kosara. Time is not our friend in this case. We need to assume whatever is going to happen we may see effects sooner than we would like. Just like how last night played out. We should take some steps to prepare ourselves, and to get ahead of anymore reminders before they can catch us off guard again.[/color]"

	It was nice to see Kathryn was getting a bunch of support from her party members in regards to keeping both Mosswaters at the Coach house instead of splitting them up. Though she hated the idea of keeping them on the lands due to that risk factor alone, they could use the more local insight, and they could use whatever information came up in the dreams. But she worried that now especially, anyone caught up on their own was likely a target. Trying to leave the lands by one's self could likely be just as dangerous. "[color=598527]Thankfully we do have other skilled cooks under our roof. I would hate to cause so much pain and suffering with my own cooking.[/color]" Kathryn said Jokingly as Bb mentioned he could do some cooking. And Kathryn knew Kosara did rather decent in the kitchen too. As a whole, she was pretty sure they could make a decent stay of things here while they had extra heads under the roof. 

	When Lizbeth expressed concerns about things not being enough, Kathryn gave her a soft smirk and patted her shoulder. "[color=598527]It'll be enough. These goons are going to feel really dumb when they find out they crossed the wrong people.[/color]" Kathryn said confidently. Despite her own concerns, she needed to feel confident enough that the others around her, Lizbeth especially, also had room to feel confident. Kathryn did give it a thought about Lizbeth's kit. It did in fact, pretty much all come from the land. Symbolic all things considering. But, her would be squire did make a good point. "[color=598527]What if our would be evil mastermind, doesn't have nearly as much control of the situation as they want us to think they do. Despite giving us a time table, we still get attacks. Despite a want or need for something, they are still making plays of intimidation but never a full attack. What if they lack total control over their own forces, or they want us to think they are more powerful than they actually are?[/color]"

	Kathryn listened intently at Master Urmdrus explained the projects he worked on. And from the sounds of it, there was still another point of interest to investigate. And they had a rough location to check out. "[color=598527]We should go looking for that next then. The long storage, that site in southern fields? If it was never used, it could be a cover story to hide more projects like the one in the basement here.[/color]" She paused turning to the Mosswaters. "[color=598527]That reminds me, while you are staying here I would ask that you stay out of the basement. Though it is probably safe we have no figured out everything going on in there yet. And I don't want something rough happening to either of you on accident while we figure it out.[/color]" Kathryn asked in a rather cautious tone. The supporting details that some of the locals, may in fact not be locals was a little concerning to Kathryn. She wondered if that meant they had settled here long ago, if they could be agents sent by their attempted employer, or maybe they knew some more about what was going on that the other locals. Either way, it was worth the followup. "[color=598527]It could mean a lot of things unfortunately. But if there are any that you trust particularly well it may be worth talking to them. See if they have anything to say. Or if we can notice anything they are omitting.[/color]"

	When BB asked if Kathryn wanted to help with the books, she thought it a weird choice to ask her, but she was more than willing to lend a hand. "[color=598527]yeah lets go do that.[/color]" She took a couple steps before hesitating. They were no longer at a point of treating this like a vacation. They were no longer at the point of being able to skirt by all on their lonesome and pretend things were manageable. No. They were now in hostile territory, they were under siege in a sense. "[color=598527]I think it's time we start treating this situation as an active combat zone. At least to a degree. Though our enemy hasn't attacked us in full force for one reason or another, we can not assume that they are incapable of it. Especially since some of them are willing to cause us harm despite what has been said so far. Just like back in town when things were beginning to devolve, I think we need to take steps of precaution. Think a keep under siege not by an army, but by raiders of unknown strength.[/color]" Kathryn announced to the room before making her way towards the front door. Stopping just shy before turning around to face everyone. "[color=598527]From now on, we need to keep a night watch. Either in two shifts, or three. Everyone who is staying in the coach house needs to sleep upstairs. That is where our night watcher will be. Whoever the last two people downstairs are at night must come up together so they can not be picked off by their lonesome. The exceptions to this, are the Mosswaters, and Lizbeth. They can not be the last ones down here alone at night, someone else will need to be with them just in case things turn towards a hostile encounter. Lizbeth, that is not a slight towards you. But it is clear that you may be a target, and you are still young and in training.[/color]" Kathryn said matter of factly, and with a hint of sympathy. 

	"[color=598527]The only times our foe has taken hostile actions against us are when we are unprepared, or separated from one another. And they seem to limit their attacks when it is dark. Though we can not assume that is the only time they can or will attack us. Especially as we also adapt. I propose that whenever anyone leaves the coach house, they do not do so alone. I would also like to take steps to lock down the coach house. Luckily for us, this former inn is built much like a smaller keep. And for better or worse, there is only one way in or out except for the second story windows. We could see about attaching a door to the main gate, but that may only do so much. If we can, we should get our hands on a rope ladder of some kind so we can have an emergency exit. Lizbeth, I am adding a patrol to our morning training routine. You and I will walk the interior and exterior perimeter of the coach house every morning to look for suspicious signs of any kind, or note worthy changes day to day. Though I don't expect to find much, I want to be safe rather than sorry.[/color]" Kathryn said attempting to sound as confident as she could while she tried to take command of the situation. "[color=598527]I should be honest with the fact I have never been under siege before. But several of my mentors have, and I have learned a lot from their experiences. If anyone here has been and has any input, I would be most gracious for some first hand experience on the matter. As well, if anyone has a loud bell, whistle, or horn we can use for our night guard, it would be much appreciated if you could loan it to the cause. If not, we should look into getting one of some kind.[/color]" Kathryn paused to think about what she had mentioned so far. "[color=598527]Much like end of the night, the first people down should do so in a pair. Excluding the Mosswaters, and Lizbeth unless they are with someone else. Chances are that will be Lizbeth and I when we do our training in the morning. Just in case it is not, please be cautious. We still do not have a full grasp of our enemies capabilities.[/color]" Kathryn then turned to Master Urmdrus. "[color=598527]As you are not staying under our roof, and you are not in my employ, I have no authority to tell you what to do. But I would advise you take similar precautions until things are resolved. But I would appriciate any help you can offer in fortifying the coach house. A cross bar on the upstairs door, a door or barricade for the complexes main entrance. I'll pay you back for the work and materials with what I can. Labor, time, I am a decent smith so I can lend a hand with your work if you would prefer. Or I can offer up what gold I can.[/color]" Kathryn then turned to Victoria. "[color=598527]Victoria I will be the first to admit, I have no clue what the extent of your powers are. But if you have magic we can use to help secure the place, or maybe ward it, traps, alarms, anything, we should look into setting those up.[/color]" Turning back to the rest of the party Kathryn offered up a plan for the next day. "[color=598527]It may be too late in the day to head out to the south field and do meaningful investigations, and we still have work to do here today. Tomorrow as early as possible, we should head out and see if we can find that long storage. The unused site, and see if it has anymore answers for us.[/color]" Kathryn offered up.