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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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	Kathryn couldn't imagine the stress and pressure Lizbeth was under currently. She was working hard to accommodate them while she learned more and more how much of her life held much darker tones than she had known. When she asked about what they were talking about, Victoria had explained it best. Even if the news was upsetting. "[color=598527]As well Lizbeth, if tomorrow would be too much for you to go with Victoria, there is still that long term storage we need to look for and you can join me on that? But at the end of the day, the choice is yours.[/color]" Kathryn said sympathetic. Wishing she could do more. "[color=598527]Or if you would want extra hands, I can tag along and we can check out the storage later on?[/color]" Kathryn offered in case Lizbeth wanted her to go with her to make sure ethics were followed. 

	BB was another tale. "[color=598527]Next time I make the return trip you are more than welcome to accompany me. Though I may have to go strait to the frontiers depending on the conditions of my return.[/color]" This was ignoring the fact she needed people with power backing her. And a few thousand gold. Allies that would make her enemies question if going after her was worth the push back. Strength to push back in case they were stupid enough to still try. "[color=598527]I must insist against you staying down here tonight. Not only does that go against the safety outlines I just brought up, but if you do notice something there will be at least one barred door between you and the rest of us. And without the courtyard secure, you would have to pass through what I personally consider an easy spot to ambush. Changing watch would prove rather hard too. If space is what you are worried about I can move another bed into my room and set you up closer to the fire? Though if the concerns are culturally, I have a sleeping bag we can sew you shut in? And I happen to have a very capable squire who will be present to act as witness, and enforcer to make sure all parties behave.[/color]" Kathryn said in jest, but she was trying to also hype up Lizbeth's importance. There was honestly a part of her that wished she could properly have Lizbeth as a squire. Or even a page, though she was a bit old for that role now. "[color=598527]Also, if something or someone sneaks in through the second story window, you are more likely to notice on watch. So, for moral and practical reasons, please don't sleep down here. If I must bribe you, Kosara and I can make Cinnamon rolls again. And we will have you present so you can have some fresh.[/color]" Kathryn said trying to add some humor to her insistence so she wouldn't come across as someone who wanted to weaponize her power. Especially since she didn't actually hold any authority in the region. 

	Victoria explained a bit of what her mission the next day would look like. "[color=598527]Robert's may have room too. I doubt our current issue spreads to town like it did last time. But if we can learn the details of this deal, and the conditions needed to meet or break it, I think it would go a long way. Or, a way to communicate with this... employer.[/color]" Kathryn said uneasy. As the talks of the next day continued, Kathryn got up and grabbed herself another bowl. BUT! No one had said anything to her which was nice. But the magic she pushed today really took a lot out of her. Not as badly as previous battles, but she was reminded she needed to practice what magic she did know so it didn't wipe her out so badly. "[color=598527]Tame a bear? Kosara I do not think we have the means to do that, nor to take care of a tamed bear.[/color]" Kathryn would be lying if she said that the idea wasn't at least a little cool.