Kindred were suspicious? No! She wanted to retort with a roll of her eyes, but she didn’t.
Glancing to Mable, “Before allowing the Keeper to mediate, I would require a one on one meeting with them. To gauge how impartial they truly are, and to lay down my expectations.” Which she was sure they all knew and expected.
“Well Priscus Wood, I know politics are not everyone’s strong suit. Some struggle from lack of exposure and understanding, some just simply wish to avoid them. I would like my Keeper to have a good understanding of how politics color our Danse, and it’s not something that can always be avoided. And I think heated political debates should be left to those who seem to thrive in those environments. But there is a time and place for heated debates.” And Formal Court was not it.
“As I stated before, connections with the police and city hall are difficult for me given my, lets say, business.” A wink and chuckle. “So those would be discussed privately with the Keeper.” If others could play close to the vest, so could she.
A nod to Jacque, he got it.
“I don’t have any other questions, I believe I have reached a decision.” Replies the Savage,
“Priscus Wood, I’m offering you the position of Keeper.” She saw a lot of herself in Mable, saw her stumbles along the way. And just as Asa looked past it to take a chance on her, she was taking a chance on Mable. “I expect you and I to meet and go over what I expect of you.” She says with a smile.
“Mr Prosper, well spoken in your arguments as always. I believe there is a lot you can do to benefit this Domain, and I want to work with you to do that.” He had some great ideas.
“Mr Jacque, you did not make this decision easy for me either. You are very qualified for the position, but I have something else in mind for you and would like to meet with you this week to discuss it.” Would he accept it? She’d find out.