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Returning from the castle, Boris makes a quick stop at the barracks, depositing his weapons in his locker. Upon exiting the building, the dwarf is quick to follow the advice of one of his comrades. Saluting the guards at the entrance to the Duchess's compound, he says "I vould speak to de Duchess, had she the time. "
 
The guard looks you up and down, “I will have to check you for weapons sir, if you don’t mind, then I can have you escorted to the house proper to seek audience.”
 
"Of course." Boris raises his arms for a pat-down.
 
The guard pats you down, quickly, but efficiently. Seemingly satisfied, he says “Vlad here will take you up to the house.” and from behind you steps another guard, who also nods to you and begins walking towards the large house in the center of the compound.

Vlad takes you to the front door, where another guard opens it for you and you both step inside an elaborate mansion. Pausing only briefly in the main foyer, Vlad leads you to a drawing room just off the right side, during your brief walk inside you see a couple servants but no other guards are visible inside the house, which is something you expected to see. Once in the drawing room Vlad turns to you and says “You may sit if you wish, someone will be with us shortly” and he moves off to stand guard between two large windows which overlook the lawn at the front of the house.

A young servant girl bustles in with a tray of ale and snacks, she offers you some and leaves the tray on the small side table should you want to help yourself, and then she quickly departs again.

The room you are in isn’t overly fancy, the furniture and decorations are of very fine quality, but not gaudy to the eye. A few lovely paintings and tapestries hang on the wall; a small fire is going in the fireplace adding soothing warmth. Hanging on the wall, as a respectful display, is a finely crafted dwarven axe. Someone must have respected the Duchess greatly to offer her such a piece; you have a mere moment to ponder that thought, when another man enters the room.

He is a rough looking man, dressed all in black. A great sword on his side and he has a rather stern expression, partly due you think to the scar on his left cheek. Looking you in the eye, he says “I am Johan, Master of the Household for Her Grace. You are Home Guard, yes? Is something amiss that you are here to report? Her Grace is unable to join you herself currently, but has sent me to see how she can be of assistance.” Johan pours himself ale and takes a seat on one of the couches, facing you.
 
Stoping out side the Dutchess' home
"Hmm..big house. So dis is vhere she living eh Boris? So ve going in?"
 
"Da, hopefully."
Walking up to the Guard at the entry to the property, Boris salutes. "Boris Rasputinovich Zheleznyy-kulak abd Shtig to see de Grand Duchess, should she be willing to grant an audience."
 
The guard, spotting the symbol of the Grand Duchess on Boris's chest, nods you through the gate. "I will send word to Johan to meet you in the front parlor. He will know of Her Grace's availability."
 
Nodding, Boris replies, "tank you. We wait for him dere."
 
Stig nods to the guards
"Thanking"
and follows Boris
 
After only a short wait, Johan walks into the room. He is sweaty and dirty, wearing only loose pants and boots, a sword on his side, with a few fresh nicks in his bare chest and arms. "Boris, good to see you. I was just training with some of the off-duty guards. I understand you wish to see Her Grace? May I ask what it is regards too so that I may inform Her Grace properly?"
 
Stepping forward Stig raising his arm in greating.
"Is Stigandr Raskülf. Vas vone of Dutchess' Dukes in Festival o Crows"
Stig removes the neatly folded favor of the Dutchess he wore for the festival from his side pocket
"Stig is here to speak more on things Dutchess offering Stig"
 
"And for myself, I am simply inquiring as to whether or not Her Grace requires anything of me, while I accompany my friend."
 
Johan studies Stig awhile, a muscle under the scar on his cheek twitching slightly, but his expression is hard to read. "Very well, I believe Her Grace is in her study I shall go see if she has a few moments." He turns swiftly and leaves the room.

After a bit of a wait, Johan re-enters the room, followed by The Grand Duchess. Johan moves to the side and stands guard.

"Boris, Stig, what brings you to me today?" she says as she stands before you.
 
"I vos accompanying my friend here to see you, and I figured dat vhile I am here I vould see if you required anyting of me."
 
Stig pats Voris on the shoulder and nods
"Mmh. Stig not knowing vhere Dutchess home being. City still too big n Stig only bes here 3 days vhen come south. Boris being Dutchess guard Stig figring him knowing vhere find you"
Turning back too the Dutchess to begin his business with her...with an awkward/hopefull smile in his face.
"Stig come to Dutchess to ask... aid dat being offered... to north...is begun?"
 
Looking to Stig she replies "I have set into motion providing what aid that I can, yes."

To Boris she says, "I have no immediate need of you here Boris, you may return to the Breach. The quarry foreman there has reported that the quarry is beginning to yield stone for the hospice. I have informed him that you are my local representative and will assist him should they run into any trouble. Mobeus and Evo negotiated getting the land for the quarry for me, now you shall see it is held and protected if need be."

Looking to the two men she waits to see if there are any more questions.
 
Stig smiles happily and nods
"Is good.. thanking Dutchess.."
He pauses for a moment
"Dutchess is being true to vord. Very honourable vomen. At festival Stig seeing much kindness show to all da people by Dutchess..for des things.. vhat Stig seeing n hearing of Dutchess.. Stig say yes..."
Stig removes his Axes and kneels to the Dutchess, as he has learned is the custom here in the south for those of nobilty to show his respect.
"Stig vill take offer from Dutchess. Stig vill be her guard..as like Boris"
 
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"Very well Stig, I accept you into my service as my guard, and am pleased to do so. All my guards swear an oath to me, I trust that you will do the same. Repeat after me: I do sincerely promise and swear, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Grace Grand Duchess Victoria Alexandria Masterson; and will defend to the utmost of my power against all Traitorous Conspiracies and attempts whatsoever which may be made against Her person, Station or Dignity; and I will do my utmost endeavour to disclose and make known to Her Grace and her Successors, all Treasons, and Traitorous Conspiracies, which I shall Know to be against, or any of them. On my life and honour, This I so Swear."
 
Stig looks up at the Dutchess slightly wide eyed and trying hard not to let his jaw drop
*gulp* *SO. MANY. VORDS.* he thinks to himself. Stig shakes his head and stands nodding in acknowledgement to the Dutchess.

"Stig do sincaraly promise n svear...Dat Stig being faithful n barring true allegiance to Her Grace... Grand Duchess Victoria Alexandria Masterson... n vill be defending by all Stigs power...gainst all da bad conspiracies n attempts being made at her...Station n Dignaty... n Stig vill be doing best endAvour to disclose n make knowning to Her Grace n her Saccassors... all da Treesans nbad conspiracies...vhich Stig knowing be gainst... or any dem...On Stig life n honour...Dis Stig Swearing"
Stig take a hard breath and smiles at the Dutchess
"Stig be doing good?"
 
Smiling back at the warrior in front of her Victoria says "Yes, that was very good. Welcome to my service." Looking to both Stig and Boris she says "I am pleased you stopped by gentlemen. If there is nothing else you need I will let you on your way. Johan can show you out when you are ready." She waits briefly to see if there are any more questions from either of her men.
 
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