#earthrunes

This is wonderful but also a lot of work, the ladies don't hesitate to give advice. "Not so rough " "Use more muscle" "No no, there's a grain to it"

A soft step and a swish of skirts and an amused laugh. "The balefire told me there were some enjoyment going on somewhere about. Captain, part of your lessons?"

"Yes, Baroness...learning how to give a good massage as part of my training. " She looks over to a handsome mortal lad in his mid teens, and curly haired satyr about the same age "This Adam, and Zane. From Rivervale. They're trying to learn too. Not many masuers in Rivervale"

Adam stalls out.

A blink. "The Rivervale's Chieftain is sending us boys for training? I did not see that coming...." She gives Adam and Zane a look, and smirks a bit at Adam's poleaxed expression.

"You're neglecting your work there," she says to the mortal.

"Uhhh..."

Siv says "I think mostly they came to tour... on their own accord to be fair. I just figured they needed a trade" Siv says amused as she works on an Eshu's back.

"...and it's generally poor manners to drool on the person you're massaging. Licking is another matter, if she's interested."

Seanna luaghs at that, "Bit too soon for licking... right leg could use attention"

"S... sorry. Sorry." He goes back to work rather fixedly.

Coradel surveys the group, looking quite pleased. "Zane, is it? Funny, I thought it was all trolls from that area."

Zane bows, but goes back to working the foot of one she pooka , "Feew more satyrs of late, Baroness. ..though my family's been around for a while there. Zane, Zane Wayburton. Magician in training, friend to the lodge, and ... "A grin "ethusiastic student at lessons on how to please the fairer sex"

"Eek! A most heinous tickle!"

Adam shoots Zane a furtive grin.

"oops..." Zane says and does try to make sure he's got it right "Just under the toes right?"

"Oui, cher. The finest toes in all the land." A dainty wriggle.

A bemused look. "Well, magician, I tend to find both sexes quite fair, when properly presented. And tickling is foul play indeed. You have our healer's feet in your care...tend them well."

Another glance at Adam, curious. "I didn't think your parents were fond of enchanting mortals, either, Captain."

Zane says "I shall mind the lowest chakras with due diligence"

There's a nervous energy about the boy; not fear per se, but as if his adrenaline system is up to 11.

Siv says "They're not but Adam is a friend of the lodge who has proven himself in battle."

"She, uh, Siv, didn't enchant me. Ma'am. Uh, Baroness." Adam clarifies.

"Has he?" Interest there. "Can you speak of your battle without neglecting your work, Adam?" An invitation.

"Which... which one?" He doesn't look up, staying focused on the Clurichaun under his hands.

"I think you should tell her about the Linnorm," Zane says "It's bad ass, and has a dog helping. Everyone loves dogs"

"A linnorm?" True interest now. "I've heard of them, but never seen one."

And Zane seems to be getting the feet right, but he looks utterly baffled at how to massage Emma's tail "Uhm.. should I leave this alone or..."

Adam quietly relates the story; put on guard duty during the assault on the Dragon that had threatened so many troll lodges, he stopped the linnorm (providing a fully graphic description thereof) and how he and Oak worked together to destroy it.

Does he manage to tend Seana fairly as he tells the tale? No squawks of pain?

"Ahem.. .other leg needs love too, lad" Amused more than in pain

He moves over, stroking her skin carefully as he does to telegraph his movements; no surprises, just relaxation.

"He's getting pretty good at this" Seana admits

Siv works the shoulders of her own practice partner, and pleased sounds at that

"Well, Adam seems to be a mortal of many talents, then. Perhaps we shall spar sometime, Linnorm-bane." A wink.

"It sounds as though you are doing well in your practice also, Captain. Will your final assessment be on Bachdion or Vince, or have you not yet chosen?"

Adam chances a glance up at the Baroness, then back to his sheet-draped partner.

"I thought perhaps yourself, Baroness if you were okay with it?"

"Are you certain, Captain? I can be rather particular." A challenge, not hidden at all.

"A Lady does not allow anyone but her particular Gentleman Caller in certain chambers!" A poke with her tail at the satyrs side, but the tone and the rebuke are gentle. Off limits, but no ire.

"Noted and lucky gent" Zane tries for charm, and, might even have succeeded sort of, "No touching the tail."

Siv says "if I wanted easy mode I'd have tried to join House Hufflepuff" A smile

Coradel laughs, and it's like clear bells chiming. "Very well, then. I look forward to it!"

Siv nods, and for a moment, her thoughts drift to something that makes her smile fade but she refocuses on learning "Okay.. too hard on the neck?"

"Slower motions there... "

"Got it"

Coradel may notice the expression. "Captain...come see me when you are done here, will you? No rush, certainly. I think you've got an Eshu right where he wants you, and I'm hardly about to interrupt that!" Another look about the room. "Carry on, all. Adam and Zane of Rivervale, use your lessons well on your return home."

"I surely hope to, Baroness, thanks" ZAne says

Indeed, some ladies are ready to nod off.. and it looks like lessons are winding down period.

"Certainly, Baroness." Siv says