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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] Hayloft
[color=00aeef][i][b]Action:[/b][/i][/color] N/A
[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] 5/5


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BlackBerry had raised an incredulous eyebrow at Victorias initial response to his suggestion, but when she reluctantly agreed to it he made no further fuss either.
But upon spotting the Hayloft he was inclined to agree with her, and nearly turned the wagon around then and there; he had thought with the season it would have been closed and packed up, but in fact had the large doors at each end wide open for the wind, snow and wet to come and go as it pleased. 

Bringing the wagon to a stop just inside the doors BlackBerry let out a [color=00aeef]"hm"[/color], unconvinced with his own thinking now it had become reality. Old Boy let out an equally unimpressed, and very tired huff, making it clear he wouldn't be going any further than a bag of oats.

[color=00aeef]"Yes, yes, all in good time Victoria. If you would just give me a moment."[/color] BlackBerry clambered down off the wagon and began stretching his travel weary limbs with the obligatory groans and cracking of joints. 

While Victoria set about sorting out their campsite, BlackBerry secured the wagon in place and unhitched Old Boy, making sure to heap various praises upon the animal and gently stroke his snout. [color=00aeef]"What a wonderful creature you are, Old Boy, a king among all other Mules that is what you are. Come now, let us find you somewhere befitting you for this most detestable weather. Be back in just a moment, Victoria!"[/color] 

BlackBerry walked with Old Boy (still giving the mule some well deserved praise) towards the Farrier as instructed to find a man fitting Victoria's description packing away the last of his tools. [color=00aeef]"Ah! Pardon me. My apologies sir I hope it is not too late for one more lodger is it?"[/color] BlackBerry, holding Old Boys Reigns in hand smiled politely at Fields, not entirely sure how lodging a horse or mule into a stable worked as he had never had one before. It was too late to back out now though so he stood there smiling at man, next to Old Boy. [color=00aeef]"You are Fields? Am I correct? I was told that we should have a voucher with Fort Darenby."[/color] 

One way or another, BlackBerry would muddle his way through getting Old Boy stabled away requesting for just the one night.

Upon his return to the hayloft, [color=00aeef]"I have returned, Old Boy has been left in Master Fields' care for the evening. How are things here? Ah! But a moment before I forget."[/color]  BlackBerry hopped back onto the wagon and rummaged in his back for the small stone he had made sure to pack that morning. [color=00aeef]"I should hope Lady Kathryn does have the other upon her person this time. Ahem."[/color]  He spoke into the stone. [color=00aeef]"Arrived safely in Avonshire. Met man with moustache travelling to Southmoor asking of Party. Seemed reasonable but be cautious. Will report conversation tomorrow."[/color]  He gave a self satisfied nod and packed the stone into a pocket on his person and left his bag in the wagon out of sight.

[color=00aeef]"There. If anything of note should come about it will have to wait until tomorrow. On that though I should say we have our conversation with L'Rose this evening."[/color]  He grimaced at the thought of making an already long day that much longer. [color=00aeef]"The night should give us some cover and in this instance I feel some secrecy and subterfuge is wise."[/color]  Said the bright blue dragon born to the lvavishly dressed bard. [color=00aeef]"My worry is in if we were spotted that it would be very hard to explain. In daylight rather is is much less suspicious and we can explain Madame L'Rose has given us permission to exhume her father in-law, but the act that would follow would raise a few eyebrows, and possibly some tempers."[/color] Pinching his chin he paused for a moment as he realised just where exactly his thoughts were treading. [color=00aeef]"I feel as if I should mention none of this is something I am in the habit of doing."[/color] 

just as suddenly, BlackBerry waved away his troubles with a scowl. [color=00aeef]"Bah! What a horrid mess this all is and I am so cold I may well lose my arm."[/color]  He stomped his feet for emphasis. [color=00aeef]"Let us dine at Bobs' this evening and then begin our work after; we can warm and freshen ourselves while the last of the night's wanderers tidy themselves away. As a bonus, we may even learn about the carnival as well! Oh it has been far too long since I have last seen one."[/color]