#earthrunes

"It feelsl ike it's been too long. I should go see her," Caesar says prying Enri from the half nelson his sister put him in.

"Oh, surely not while you're all sweaty."

"Well, maybe she likes it?" He sighs "I hope she's impressed by physicality. I got a lot." he flexes

"She may be. But...well, how are you at court manners? The way you describe her makes her sound like a fine lady."

"The finest..." he says

"Then you'll need to impress her in court. Can you do that?"

"Well, I've wowed tV net work execs, and seduced a group of single mothers in a wild night. I've attendeed weddings as a best man and given a toast."

"Oh. That would....that's all mortals, correct?"

"Not...ALL.. mortals.. but ..mostly" Sheepish "Okay, 90% mortals"

Coradel gives him a slightly patronizing and apologetic smile. "I'm afraid that's not likely to be good enough, you know."

'Well.. okay, got any quick tips?"

"Oh, certainly! You should meet my mentor. And...well, what you're wearing is...fine...but perhaps we can find something a bit more appropriate?" She takes his arm once again.

'Your mentor?" His arm taken "And okay, I suppose some courts DO prefer shirts. I don't do ties"

"Really? I think you'd do brilliantly in a tuxedo, if it were tailored properly." She leads him to seek out Bachdion.

And she delays him further still....though he does say "You think SHE likes Ties?"

Coradel gets a positively wicked smile. "Well, I know I like them. Especially if they're silk...and sturdy."

"Mmm well.. yes, I'm sure she has a good imagination so... yeah I can see that "

"I thought you might."

"Bachdion?" She knocks on his door. "Are you available?"

"I am..." He opens the door "Hi, how.. Caesar! how are you?" the older grump grinns

"Bachdion, I didn't know you were her mentor. Hey man ,haven't seen you in years' Caesar says

"You know each other? That's delightful!" Coradel is pleasantly surprised.

"oh, I knew his mother first, lovely woman. how is CC, Caesar?" "

"Doing great, thanks. FOund herself a nice fellow...boggan."

"A boggan? Must have the stamina of a bull moose"

'in a body shapd like a tea cup, but he's cool" Caesar says "Hey, you give lessons on wooing women? Err NOBLE women at court?"

"Bachdion, Caesar is also a friend of August's. Funny that we hadn't all realized we had him as a friend in common."

"Well, I don't tell oou all my friends, Coradel. they might try to steal you away from my tender tutalague" bachdion winks

"Never, teacher mine!" She parts from Caesar's arm to give Bachdion a brief hug and a light kiss.

"Bachdion, there is this girl... "And Caesar goes on about his lady love, who he MUST Have.

Coradel reminds Caesar to explain about the part with the cupid and the arrow....

Bachdion listens, and looks at the Baroness out of the corner of his eye, perhaps looking for her wishes in this

At some point she manages to mouth the words "stall him" when Caesar isn't looking at her.

And then delays "Oh certainly... my friend you cannot meet her without proper training. Sidhe in firnost are different...sidhe of courts? You'll shame her if you don't bother to learn the proper approach"

"Shit..okay, you got any time Bachdion?"

"Oh, Bachdion...I know your schedule is busy, but if you need to, I can do what I can to free up your obligations today, so you might help Caesar."

"You're so gracious..." Bachdion bows to her, then mouths 'i'll cancel a date' to the baroness, "Stick around, Caesar. Noble wooing 101..."

She replies with a mouthed "sorry!" before saying aloud, "Will you be needing me, or would it be better if I left you two alone?"

"I think we've got it" Bachdion says//Caeser turns "Oh no, Baroness. I've kept you too long. Thanks for the help and the fun... August is a very lucky guy."

"It's been a true pleasure, Caesar." She takes his hand and gives it a squeeze. "Now, promise me you won't leave without saying farewell, hm?"

"Well, I suppose I would be ungratefful if I did that, yes of course"

"Good, thank you. Well, I shan't delay you further. Carry on." A grateful look to Bachdion as she exits, and goes to see if there's any chance that August might be returning.

Is there any chance? will our hero return with the incredigents? will the potion work? Questions abound.