Council

== Summary ==
Milae, Deoiridh, Grey, Ander and Verdandi speak about what to do with Rhenco. They come to the conclusion that keeping him on Haligan is his safest bet. Milae requests to speak with Rhenco alone, and Deoiridh disagrees, saying that she'll stop him if he tries. Milae contests this by saying she isn't able to, and that he will speak to Rhenco no matter what.
== Full Text ==
[Editor's note: This "thread" has been transcribed from a live Discord chat.]
Deoiridh: Look if it gonna freak the lads and lasses let just put im in one of the towns near perch 'all
Milae: You wish to place him in proximity of others, to be harmed at first breakout. 
I disagree.
Grey: Milae has a point
I want to put him here on Haligan but...I'm worried about my kids
Deoiridh: Oh okee, I'll just go tell Sven about his sleep over 'e's 'avin' tonight
Ander: I'm worried about all the kids, to be honest
Katryn apparently had a nightmare about him? If she knew he were her she'd worry
Milae: I am open to better suggestions.
Ander: And not to mention Sven and Dagny and Kari
Grey: Sure, traumatize my son even more, thanks, Deoiridh
Deoiridh: That's muh point
Ander: I wouldn't feel safe with him here, personally
Milae: If he were locked up near the island, you would have constant surveillance of his position. 
You would have influence over who he communicates with.
Deoiridh: Ah don't think we'll feel safe with him anywhere
Grey: That's true
What Milae said
Ander: Okay, valid points.
Milae: Your options outside of Haligan Island cost you time when his inevitable escape comes.
I know the value of time.
You need it.
Grey: Again, very true
Ander: He can't escape, I thought. He made the contract with Nala.
Am I wrong?
Deoiridh: Oh yah let's just build a prison for 'im, it'll only take what, 2-3 weeks tops
Milae: He will find a loophole. The demon, however much I dislike her, is a safeguard.
Grey: Ugh... headdesk
This is harder than it needs to be
Ander: If we put him here, I say that the kids don't need to know.
Any of them.
Grey: It's not like they go into the jails anyway
It might work
Milae: Perhaps an associate of the king could be contacted. 
If keeping Rhenco here is as distasteful to you as you say it is.
Deoiridh: Do we know anyone who could 'old 'im fer us
Grey: Placing him with the king is even more dangerous
Ander: That sounds like an impending disaster
Milae: The king is able.
Deoiridh: Aye, fucker goes after royalty
Grey: Uhhh...Deoiridh, you do know we're talking about Egil not Haddock right?
Deoiridh: Ah shite, what happened to old fish face?
Grey: He was beheaded a month ago
Milae: That is...
A coarse way of saying it.
King Haddock was kidnapped and executed by the King of the Wildernorth.
Deoiridh: ...damn
Grey: Yeah...
Deoiridh: Well... Regardless, the fuckers got a 'ard on for royalty either way
Milae: I could attempt an exploration of these possibilities, but I have no idea how many there may be as of yet.
There could be two. There could be three hundred.
Deoiridh: The kinda shit are ye chattin'?
Milae: Perhaps none of them are similar to this timeline, and it would be for nothing. It is difficult to say.
It may be a topic to broach another time, Deoiridh.
Grey: Hmm... (strokes her chin) perhaps...until we can find a better alternative, we can place Rhenco in the Haligan jail. I can post guards right outside his cell
Ander: And no one says a word to anyone who doesn't need to know
Milae: (to himself) Dammit.
Deoiridh: ... 'As anyone seen akkey lately
Grey: What was that, Milae?
Milae: I...unknowingly closed out a solution.
Grey: Akkey? What does she have to do with this?
Ander: What do you mean, Milae?
Milae: It could be worth seeing if the contract would allow it, though I would rather not test it in this timeline, but perhaps a demon consuming Rhenco may put an end to our worries...
But if not, the contract would be broached, and we would lose one of our safety nets.
Deoiridh: Look it yooou, man what knows so much fuckin shite up
Ander: Deoiridh, please
Milae: Excuse me?
Grey: Yeah...because a demonic posession worked out so well when trying to keep prisoners in
Milae: Possession is different from consumption.
Grey: Consumption?
Deoiridh: Yer excused goat man
Milae: I take it you are not familiar with the phenomenon.
Grey: Not entirely
The only demon I've been in contact with is the Warden
Milae: Demons subsist on human consciousness. They feed on mortals.
Grey: Go on
Milae: When they do so, only the body is left behind. No thought, no feeling.
Grey: And what happens to the soul of that person?
Milae: It is taken by the demon, much as food is for humans.
It is...gone.
Grey: eyes widen
Ander: Wait
does that mean Nala eats people?
Milae: That is besides the point.
Though I will not defend her actions.
Ander: I'm sorry, that's quite a heavy load of information to process.
Grey: So...we will need to find a demon willing to do this
Milae: I bring it up only as a last resort.
Grey: Understood
Milae: This Warden agreed not to touch Rhenco mentally. 
This may or may not be covered. It should not be tested. Not here.
Grey: Right, so it will need to be someone else
Of course
We will only use it as a last resort
If and only if Rhenco breaks the contract
Milae: Then it is off the table for the moment.
Ander: He's a slimy bastard, I wouldn't be surprised if he did it to be honest.
Excuse the language.
Grey: Of course, no reason to abuse power
Deoiridh: Certainly not the worst I've fuckin heard... Or fuckin said
Milae: [rolls eyes]
Ander: sighs Yes Deoiridh. I've heard all you've said.
We all have
Deoiridh: Hah, now that's a laugh
Grey: Ander, I've worked with Haddock for 25 years...and points to Deoiridh this one. Pretty sure I've heard worse
Deoiridh: giggles 'eard all I've said, as if
Ander: I'm sorry. I'm just...not used to hearing it, I suppose.
Grey: You get used to it
Deoiridh: So did we decide?
Milae: It does not seem so.
Grey: I believe, if we're all agreed, Rhenco will be imprisoned here on Haligan Island. I will have guards posted on his cell and makes sure he has little contact with the outside world
If Rhenco breaks his contract, then we will be forced to take drastic measures
Deoiridh: This is a bad feckin plan
Milae: We should search for a more secure option, if possible.
But that will do in the meantime.
Deoiridh: But it's up to you chief
Grey: Well, you were my second-in-command in your past life. Elaborate
But yes, this is only until we find something more stable.
Deoiridh: Assuming 'e doesn't try to escape, 'e could still escape
Milae: Yes. This is a loophole of the contract.
Deoiridh: Ah'd rather it not be on the island
Ander: sighs
Milae: Neither do I, but our alternate solutions are...rather terrible.
Deoiridh: Roight, and ah'm just sayin' when shite turns south, ah'm sayin' ah told ye so
Milae: Noted.
Also, Chief Grey. I have a request.
Grey: Yes, Milae
Milae: I would like to speak with him, alone.
Grey: Of course, I only ask that you be careful
Deoiridh: Feck no
Ander: Deoiridh! 
Please
Grey: looks at Deoiridh
Milae: I will be speaking with him.
Asking was a courtesy, Deoiridh.
Deoiridh: Ye, but not alone
Milae: No, I will be alone.
Roight an ah'm king o' the wilderwest
Milae: I'd like to see you try to stop me.
Ander: Deoiridh, I will keep you in my house if I have to so you don't interfere.
Deoiridh: Same teh ye goat man
Please I'd slip out the top floor winder and be gone before ye locked the door
Ander: Not if Asha has anything to say about it.
Milae: I don't believe you know who you're talking to. 
I. Will. Be. Alone.
Deoiridh: Ah don't think ah need to
Ye won't
Milae: As stubborn now as you used to be. I remember.
Deoiridh: Sorry ef ah don't remember ya, 'ead's a bit fuzzy ye see
But one thing ah do know, is no one sees that psychopath alone
Milae: What makes you the authoritiy on this, Deoiridh?
Ander: Deoiridh, this is Grey's decision. She is the Chief.
She makes the final say.
Deoiridh: The bow in me 'and and the arrows in me quiver
Milae: [laughs] Are you threatening to kill me?
Grey: Deoiridh!
Ander: Deoiridh, I know you mean well, but please!
Deoiridh: Aye, ah acknowledge that she's made a decision, but given it's a stupid ass decision, ah've elected to ignore it
Ander: Deoiridh, you can't do that
Deoiridh: T'would be better than what that monster'd do to ya
Ander: Regardless of where you or I stand, she makes the final decision.
Milae: ...you don't think I know what he's capable of. Moreover, you don't think I can handle it.
Deoiridh: looks you up and down
No, not really
Grey: Deoiridh...facepalm
Milae: But you do.
Grey: ENOUGH, YOU TWO
Milae: No, let her continue. [stands up] I want to hear more about how little I know.
Ander: Thank you, Grey.
Deoiridh: Ah think an arrow in the eye is a quick way to stop whatever he'd try
Ander: What is it with you and arrows? Calm down, Deoiridh. Please.
Milae: If anyone does not know what he is capable of, it is clearly you.
Verdandi: [Verdandi looks up] An arrow to the eye didn't work.
Deoiridh: Ah know it wouldn't stop him permanently, ah'm thinking short term
Verdandi: Hm
Milae: Then think longer.
Deoiridh: He reach through, carve out yer wrist, wham
Milae: If someone else is present while I do this, he will not give me what I need to know.
Deoiridh: Ahnd just what exactly do ye need to know
Ander: Deoiridh, that's none of our business.
Milae: When I learn them, I might just tell you.
Deoiridh: If it concerns the safety of these people, then ye will
Milae: If it concerns you, which it doesn't seem like it will, then I shall speak with you.
Deoiridh: Anybody ever tell ye yer a condescending arse what's real good at pissin' people off
Grey: DEOIRIDH!
Ander: Oh good grief.
Milae: I've heard the affectation before, yes.
Deoiridh: Know et still fits
Grey: headdesk
Milae: [sighs] Once Rhenco is secured, I shall trade words with him.
Grey: Of course, Milae
Deoiridh: Whatever
Ander: And Deoiridh will stay at my house, where Katryn and Asha won't let her leave.
While this happens.
Verdandi: that may be for the best
Deoiridh: Yah yah yah 
(no she won't)
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