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[h2][color=00aeef][i][b]Baronfjørd "Blackberry" Chedgusah[/b][/i][/color][/h2][i][b][color=00aeef]Dragon Born, Monk (Astral self), Level 05[/color][/b][/i]
[color=00aeef][i][b]HP:[/b][/i][/color] 40 / 40    [color=00aeef][i][b]Armor Class:[/b][/i][/color] 16  [color=00aeef][i][b]Conditions:[/b][/i][/color] N/A
[color=00aeef][i][b]Location:[/b][/i][/color] Taproom -> Upstairs
[color=00aeef][i][b]Action:[/b][/i][/color] Starting Watch
[color=00aeef][i][b]Bonus Action:[/b][/i][/color] N/A
[color=00aeef][i][b]Reaction:[/b][/i][/color] N/A
[color=00aeef][i][b]Ki:[/b][/i][/color] 2/5


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[color=00aeef]"We absolutely do not."[/color] BlackBerry shot down the idea of taming a bear in an instant. [color=00aeef]"There are enough mouths to feed as it is."[/color]

The discussion continued on with the idea of Lizbeth joining himself and Victoria on their quest to dig up Master L'Rose., to which he opened his mouth to try and argue. But at that moment Lady Kathryn quite rightly shot down his own idea of staying downstairs for the night, and offered him some floor space instead. Part of blackberry was glad for the offer, and for a possible out of staying downstairs, possibly alone, and with the memory of the fight downstairs still fresh. The door into the Coach House may have been reinforced...but what about the doors inside?

Still, he could almost hear the Matrons back home gasp with indignation at the very idea of him, an unmarried man, and Lady Kathryn, an unmarried lady, sharing the same room. For his part, BlackBerry simply blinked a few times in slight surprise; necessity at one point had already broken that barrier of 'Moral and Social Decency' for him a while ago but it never did well to assume. 

[color=00aeef]"Now, now, it is quite alright Lady Kathryn."[/color] He held up a placating hand. [color=00aeef]"I see your point, and all very well put I should say. If it is no trouble for you then I shall happily stay in your room for the night; a bit of space by the fire though would be more than suitable. Thank you."[/color] Necessity wasn't demanding they huddle in bed together for warmth. He did add with a smile though, [color=00aeef]"I will happily accept the bribe regardless."[/color]

Blackberry's smile then dropped as he turned to a more serious matter, and to Lizbeth who was clearly debating with lingering horror if she should join them tomorrow.

[color=00aeef]"You should stay here, Lizbeth."[/color] Blackberry looked at her and said with finality, clearly signalling he wasn't going to budge on the matter. [color=00aeef]"You have your training with Lady Kathryn, and there is plenty enough to investigate here. Focus on that, please. Let myself and Victoria handle what we must. And try to forgive us if you can."[/color] There was no point in scarring the child further than she already had been.

After waving off the Mosswaters with a polite, jovial laugh, he followed suit in gathering his own cutlery and any other plates, cups, cutlery and taking them into the kitchen. [color=00aeef]"Right, off to bed with the rest of you. We have a busy day ahead tomorrow. I shall be up in a bit Lady Kathryn once I have finished washing up. There is a Watch tonight Kosara. I am on First, but have nominated yourself for Last so best get some sleep while you can. Go on, get."[/color] With the teapot in hand he gently motioned for the others still in the Taproom to get going to bed. He gave the same instruction to Victoria upon her return, but he did take a moment to reply with a similar soft and apprehensive tone, [color=00aeef]"Grim business indeed, and no mistake. I shant lie I do not relish the idea of what must be done but...I shall leave a question or two on the paper."[/color]

True to his word BlackBerry would take the time to do the washing up (forgetting the pot which would then be left to soak) and writing upon the paper which he then folded in half. After Blowing out the candles he headed upstairs with one of the recovered books tucked into his cloak, and a chair as Victoria had requested which he would leave by the door in the hallway for her to find.

It was his watch first. The darkness, and the wind blowing outside would be his only companions for the few hours he would be awake for. Time would be taken to gaze out the window onto the courtyard, and the on in Lady Kathryns looking out upon the grounds. He had to admit it was better being up here than downstairs; there were windows, and the work Master Urmdurus had done on the door had been quick but it still reassured Blackberry to know it was there. Despite his intentions the book he had brought up would lay untouched on the table in Lady kathryns room.

[hider='The Question']
What were the terms of arrangement you had with the Prince?
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