“It was my understanding that it was decided the previous positions, Director and such, were done away with. Our numbers small enough to govern among ourselves. A meeting Ingrid was a part of. If you believe that system should be used again, it’s certainly something worth discussing.” She didn’t think they needed it personally. “As to Summer and the banishment of Cole, that wasn’t our decision. Are you saying the way a Season handles its members is for another to decide? I didn’t believe Cole should have been banished, but it’s not my place to tell Summer what to do. Unless it puts the Freehold in danger.” Then things needed to be discussed. “Would you want an outside Court to decide what Spring does?” what set this off?
“Far too trusting? This Freehold has always welcomed those who arrive, and without a Freehold Oath, we offer another type of Oath. We should always be wary of new faces, always have our guard up. But once there is a Oath in place, we should also give them a chance." everyone deserved that. "And from what I understand about Summer, Fawkes tried to murder Cole. And I don’t want someone like that in the Freehold, so him taking off was for the better. Price leaving is unfortunate, I really enjoy talking with him, he was a nice guy. But people come and go all the time. Ever since I’ve been here there have been Lost who come, spend some time here, then leave. And not everyone who leaves wants to share their reasons.” Why was that a bad thing? “Do you still believe something happened to Ingrid? I said we could look into it further if you wanted, and I’m still willing to do that.” Had Titania always been this paranoid? “As to those of the Onyx Court, John has been gone for some time, and Sasha has only recently left. My calls to her have gone unanswered. But I know she’s left the Freehold before, only to return. So I’m hoping this is one of those times, that’s she gone in search of something and will be returning soon.” She hoped.
This was not a conversation she wanted to have. At least, not here. “An Oath not to harm you, if memory serves me right. An Oath Abraham made. Least that was the Oath in place before they left my coffee shop. I understand your concern, the Hedge is a dangerous place, but a Good Neighbor Pledge doesn’t prevent someone leading you astray. Wording is key with Pledges, which I’m sure you know. But tell me, do you know of any Oath that guarantees complete safety in the Hedge?” cause she wasn’t aware of one. Didn’t mean there wasn’t one, but she wasn’t aware.
“What would put your mind at ease? Dread Lord Rhodes has been going out of his way to make sure those that arrive here are bound to not bring harm to the Freehold or anyone that resides within it. So tell me Titania, how can I help put your concerns and worries at ease.”