Occupying the Second Fortress

"Occupying the Second Fortress" is a Season 3, December 10, 2014 thread in which Kiri gathers the witch hunters and prepares the second fortress as a base, while readying her own plans.
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It’s taken her the better part of the day, but she’s managed to do well, she thinks.
The second fortress hasn’t been this busy in quite some time.  Tracking down all the witch hunters currently in the field, informing them of the situation, taking down any guards following - managing to recruit a few even, after they heard, bringing them all to the fortress - a small force now stands ready.  They have mages, fighters, and a place for any refugees. 
Kiri sighs, rubbing her head as she makes her way outside to a secluded bit of ice.  She’s changed into her thicker coat.  She had released the others of her party to do as they wished.  Too many things to do.  Not enough people.  There are still witch hunters trapped at the main fortress.
But there was another reason why she had to break away from the others. 
"Kiyu," she speaks clearly.  "White cats.  I know you’re watching.  I want to talk."
She is unsurprised to see one appear at her side. 
"This is unprecedented," it replies, tilting its head.  "I see the situation with Stonegit has finally become too much.  Is it a contract that you’re after?"
"You’re sticking with me," Kiri replies flatly. 
It blinks.  “What?”
"You’re with me," she repeats, staring into its red eyes.  "There should be space in my coat.  There’s even a hidden pocket in the back, no one will know you’re there.  And the other cats can follow me just in case."
The white cat blinks again.
"You are sure?"
"Yes."
"Very well."
It leaps forward and crawls up her leg.  Moments later the white cat crawls to the small of her back and hops into the hidden pocket.  It’s as though nothing is there.
"I still haven’t forgiven you," Kiri warns as she buckles the coat closed.  "You’d do best to get out of my sight once this is over."
"Your threat is noted."
She sighs, then assures that all of her weapons and supplies are ready.  Then she whistles for Dagger.
Time to assess the situation at the main fortress.
Category:Season 3
Category:Events
Category:BOTGD
Category:Kiyu
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