#earthrunes

They do. And if they happen to run into Bachdion on the way....?

And they find him in the hallway

"Oh! Teacher-Mine!" She reaches a hand to him, her other hand holding August's.

August nods greeting to the satyr.

"My lovely liege" He takes the hand she offers and kisses it lightly "And August. How are you both?"

"Wonderful well, and you look spectacular today," she says with a fond smile. "I do have a question for you, though. August brought to my attention the fact that we don't seem to have a namer available for Lady Minerva's saining. He's about to pen an inquiry to the Duchy, and I was just coming to ask you if you know anybody who might serve if the Duchy falls through on their obligation?"

"Well, I am far traveled ... how far are you wanting me to search or poke aounnd?"

"As close as possible, preferably. I'd rather keep things close to home. Besides, that way we know a local who can be called on in the future."

"Understood... " A smile "I should have some optionss within a day or two"

"You are wonderful," she says, giving him a quick kiss on the cheek, "as always."

"I told Lady Minerva that Baroness Coradel was making inquiries. Should we let her know what the status is, or wait till we know something more definite?"

The silver touched saytyr acccepts the kiss with a smile, then answers August "Your call I'd prefer I get a one day head start where she doesn't end up pacing the wall"

"Yes, let's not have her pestering Bachdion for answers too swiftly.

"Oh, another note? How is the little now sighted colt?"

August nods his understanding.

"Oh, he's lovely! We were just there."

"Of course, he can't wear that bridle all the time, but he seems to be enjoying it when he can!"

"That crafter is brilliant."

"A talented young man to be sure"

"Indeed. If he weren't already claimed by DarkGate, I'd be tempted to recruit him here, where his art would be better appreciated."

"Oh?" A smile "Currently he's focused at Dark gate, but he's freelance" the satry winks

"Will you both excuse me? I have a letter to compose, and sooner is better. Lady Minerva was... deeply frustrated."

"Of course, my love." August gets another kiss as he's released, and then Coradel claims Bachdion's arm. "Really? I was under the impression he was more firmly established there...."

"Interesting."

Oh, the plotting has begun.

And August is probably well out of it.

"Oh yes, " Arm in arrm "And Da'an be with you,Baron"

And the satyr moves off wih his liege sharing what he knows

(End Scene)