#anywhere

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"Adam," she says his name from down a corridor at a moment when Bachdion has left him unsupervised during his tour of EarthRunes. The Baroness Coradel approaches, her gown somehow simultaneously stunning yet easy, summer casual. Maybe it's just her hair that is stunning? Or her eyes? Or...well...

Adam bluescreens.

He just... flatlines.

A bemused expression that he probably doesn't even register. "I heard you would be visiting us. Seeking a mentor, are you?"

A....nod. Up and down. Yes?

She mirrors his gesture. "Yes? I see. And...Bachdion is meeting with you?"

The boy looks lost. And around. Nope. No guide here.

Coradel folds her arms gracefully. "I can see what Derynwydd meant," she murmurs, then more clearly, "Well, it seems he left you here, or somebody did, so please enjoy the surroundings until your escort returns." A pleasant enough smile, and she continues on her way down the hall.

Adam swallows and... well.... trails after the Baroness.

She hears him following and turns. "Adam...stay here. Wait for whoever left you here."

"Yes, my Lady." And he waits.

"Oh!" She pauses. "You speak!"

"I'm a bit astounded."

Is that good or bad?

((Did Adam say that, or is he wondering it?))

Sorry, I missed quotation marks. He spoke that.

"Oh, it's excellent! I much prefer a conversation over a performance of mime. Well...I suppose some mimes are quite good, but that's another matter. So...tell me what your visit has included so far?"

"Yes, My Lady." And Adam relates his visit; his interview with Bachdion, his visit with Jack, his encounters with Dame Leonor.....

And she listens with apparent interest, nodding now and them, smiling at some private thought. "And what do you think of what they've all told you so far? About Fiona training?"

"I... it... I want that. I won't get it but...."

A puzzled look. "Won't get it?"

"Oh! Ah, there's Bachdion. Looks like he's waiting for you. Best return to your tour."

Adam stands dazzled.

She takes him by his shoulders, turns him around to face Bachdion, and gives him a gentle push.

"Enjoy."

"Yes... My Lady."

And she resumes her stroll down the corridor.

...and out of sight.

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