Early Storm Season at the Pea Pod

[Quatlu]

"I suspected as much, Erik", Quatlu said kindly with a sad smile, "when you said you planned to campaign with us in Late Storm season while maintaining Ring membership. You would earn the ire of His Majesty and/or others in government, any of which would be ill advised for one with such as illustrious future ahead of him. I wonder if something similar had happened with Baron Harold, in that he might not have realized the demands a noble title placed upon him when he accepted the honor. The fact that he showed up unexpectedly at the Temple in Week 4 seems to lend credibility to that argument, as we have been friends since his arrival in Boldhome. I wasn't expecting him, and his demands for satisfaction surprised me, so while I was obliged to cross swords with him, I knew it would cause me to become wounded just prior to heading to the Front." He sighed heavily as a twinge caused him to wince slightly. "I wish you luck with your decision."

[Rufus]

Baron Rufus drops by the Pea Pod for a swiftie before heading off to "pay his respects" to his lady Daraea. He sympathises with Erik over which of his duties had the highest calling. I was hoping to go to the front with you to support the cause of the Kingdom. I could order you to join me - would that obviate the requirement to attend the ring assembly? But that is something for you to ponder. How are the preparations for your wedding celebration going? I look forward to your party.