#earthrunes

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Bachdion looks at the Troll, "So you want me to teach you the last stage of Wayfare? It..could take months, even years"

Earl says "I understand. I've..tried other mentors, but as you're a professional teacher." A pause, "And not one of her uncles.. but nevermind that. I can pay you in art."

"Hmm," A pause, "Would you be willing to paint a nude who posed?"

Earl winces, "Yeessss..."

"Relax, lad, it's not me, though really I'd be spectacular." Bachdion says "Just a lady I'm thinking of asking."

"Oh, well, yes," Earl nods "It's not my strength but I can. So.. we have a deal?"

"Maybe, but first," the Satyr looks at the troll, "Why are you so eager to learn it?"

Earl takes a breath, "I promised to show her areas of the world she'd only heard of before. She.." Not naming who she is, "She's My world. This is me offering her one in exchange." Sheepish "I..can't explain. She has this way of delighting in every turn of a corner. She glows at the sight of a closed box because she knows she can open it now. Folks think because of her kith she's got to be gloom and doom, but she's..she has more wonder in her than any person I've ever met in my life. And once you have that wonder, it's like fresh air. You never want to breathe the polluted sky of mere ordinary again."

the older satyr looks at Earl, then says "Are you sure you're not Fiona?"

Earl says "Sorry, Houseless and staying that way. "

"Have you got offers? I can sweeten the deal?" the Satyr says "Heck, if you join House Fiona, we can educate you in ways of delighting your lady you only ima..."

"Please stop." Earl has begging eyes.

"Humphh, maybe you'd make a better Liam" Bachdion mutters, then more clearly "Fine fine. Two paintings, and I'll give you some lessons." He offers his hand

Earl takes it, "thanks sir. Can't wait to get started."

Bachdion smiles, "Great! I'll take that as a yes. Kazaam."

"what I..." And Earl vanishes

(End Scene)