<div class="floatleft">(https://www.herr-der-ringe-film.de/v3/media/darsteller/denethor/john_noble01-cb168988.jpg) (http://orig01.deviantart.net/9e58/f/2011/230/e/e/walter_bishop_by_gredandfeorge-d47312s.jpg)</div>The Doctor (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=311637.msg15111506#msg15111506)<br/><br/>The Doctor nods as Robyn re enforces his words. "And again, I offer the protection of hospitality. Even after hours, our kind can find help. Be it a place to stay, a warm meal, arraigning of some supplies or other sundries you might need, especially if you are fresh from the hedge or otherwise un-established. That hospitality stands as per custom, until you incite violence within the walls."<br/><br/>Turning to Amy he shrugs, while customarily the seasonal courts tend to hold sway, this would not be the first courtless freehold. There is something to be said for the protection the Wyrd gives to a freehold. As to mistrust, there is no one currently to cause issue and if they do eventually arrive, then any qualm would be cause for mistrust. After all, it is those of us who stayed behind who make the decisions now. And being as Autumn is almost over, it would be appropriate until a Winter courtier arrives or, " he looks around the room "declares, for another to hold place. But, that said, I fully understand your misgivings, given the disappearance of the others.<br/><br/>Obviously if any of you require Autumn's guidance, feel free to call upon me. I shall be about, as I focus upon our current mystery. While I am willing to swear to some non agression or perhaps mutual aid, it would seem a bit soon to me for any motleys and associated pledges...outside of you courtless that is." He smiles brightly to Hughes and the ladies.  "Obviously you are not strangers."<br/><br/>The Doctor almost manages to shut up for the rest of the time, happily eating the last of his veggies, and drinking more wine. (If anyone wants to roll a perception to note that his pupils are wide as hell right now, you can. :D  ) As the loud, rapid knocking is heard Doc jumps a little in his seat and looks up. "The butler! In the Library with the pipe! Though I do prefer rope myself truth be told."<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>Nancy came in very briskly  right behind Carla her eyes filled with worry " My queen, I witnessed something distressing near the homeless shelter   a man took some of the homeless into the hedge and they are all mortal. I worry for their safety I came as quick as I could, I think I was followed but they did not give chase when I got to the door I don't know if they are still outside. The man is definitely one of us but I have not seen him around before tonight. So I know not where his allegiances lie."<br/><br/>"They? As in the man and the muggles? Or as in a motley of ruffians? You said the man already went into the hedge yes?" His eyes blink rapidly as if trying to sort this out and just perhaps isn't all there. He cannot help the notice however of Nancy's scent and it brings a smile unbidden. "<br/><br/>"Safe is relative if some demented loyalist band decides to set fire to the warehouse while we are still in it. It would not do for such a lovely blossom to end up in the clutches of privateers." He shakes his head sadly and mutters to himself. "It would not do one bit. mmm mm " As he speaks, the weird noodley little bastard slips or half slides out of his chair and gets his white coat and black satchel bag.<br/><br/>"Quickly Dearheart," The Doctor asks, "who is outside? And presumably there is another exit that one or more of us could take?" He directs the last at Carla and Robyn.<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"> "Such a crime to force such down, but a greater crime would be to allow it to go to waste. Our next meal together will be followed by a siesta. Good food, good friends and good comfort." He stood from the table, the large duffel bag rising to his shoulder with little effort. </blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>"And the Nectar of Olympus! "  The Doctor adds, suddenly darting back to the table to grab his glass and guzzle the last of the wine and additive mixture, before moving for the door apparently forgetting most everything except that humans are going into the hedge.<br/><br/><br/>