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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Cerebral Paladin" data-source="post: 3592670" data-attributes="member: 3448">Alistair turned to Dame Brionna.  “Now that the coronation is over, there are several things we should discuss.”“Yes, your grace?”“First, I intend to grant you and Kit baronetcies in thanks for your service.”Dame Brionna startled.  “Thank you, your grace.”“The second is a less happy matter.  When I asked Reverend Canon Toddle about Princess Anastasia, I also asked him whether he could see anything about Sir Denro.”Dame Brionna swallowed.  “Is he dead, your grace?”“No.  He is enslaved by the ratmen.”“But your grace, that’s good news.  We can rescue him.”“And we shall rescue him.  But he has likely suffered greatly, and it may not be easy to bring him back.  Also, you should know that some of what Father Toddle said was particularly worrisome.  He saw Sir Denro rowing on a slave galley that carried a great stone device as they approached an island of black stone.  He also said that the one near the stone device must not be allowed to have children-- I do not know if that referred to any who are near it or some specific individual.”“We hadn’t particularly planned on children, anyway, your grace.  My sister’s line will continue my family.”“Ah.  Then would you like the baronetcy to have a special remainder allowing Abigail to inherit?”“Yes, your grace, thank you,” said Dame Brionna, surprised by Alistair’s thoughtfulness.  “Do we know where this island is?”“No, but I think we know enough that we will be able to find it.”  He showed her the rest of the letter.  “If you wish to take a leave to quest after him, we would be happy to allow it.”“No… I have my duties here, and they must come first.  I’ll find another way to arrange for his rescue.  Unless you are displeased with my performance as guard captain and want an opportunity to replace me?”“No, not at all.  We would miss your services greatly.  But I wanted to make it clear that you could go if you felt the need to.”  Alistair paused.  “I can’t promise that I will devote the full resources of the Archduchy to this--our military is needed too badly to deal with the Abomination of Shur.  But I promise that we will find him and bring him back.  One of my duties to you as one of my vassals is to protect you and your family, and I will carry out that duty.  Once we know exactly where he is, we will send a rescue force.”Kit added, “I’ll have my people start looking for the island.  Don’t worry-- we’ll find him.”“Thank you.  Thank you both.”</blockquote>

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