#earthrunes

"I can be as arrogant as the next girl, but I'm pretty sure a few houses have professional dancers"

"And you will be the dark horse contender, the surprise noone saw coming." A wink.

"HA. If you wanted a ringer, you'd bully Bachdion to join me"

"I hardly imagine it would take much bullying. Shall we find out?"

"Oh delighted" A grin

Coradel takes her arm, and the two saunter off to seek out a certain satyr.

They find him ... in the art gallery.

"Teacher-mine! There you are!"

"Dear pupils, what a pair you are" He grins "You've caught me in a good mood indeed. Saw the kids today"

"Oh how are Gerard and Dylan?" Leonora inquires

"And Queen Bess?" Coradel adds.

"They're fantastic, so BIG now... rambunctious boys.... as for Bess? Radiant as ever... " he smiles "She's doing more remote work .

"

"I'm glad they all continue to thrive. Any sign of fae nature in the boys?"

"I... think so" He says hopefully "I'm cautious about enchanting them ... but I think, maybe, they could be kithain. They're at least kinian" He says "Wouldn't it be wonderfful? Vince and I could teach our sons"

"That would be beyond delightful, and I admit to being impatient. I want to let them see this world sooner rather than later. But certainly, that's your call, not mine. Now...Bachdion, I have a request of you on behalf of our dear Leonora."

"Really? Well... three is one of my favorite numbers." He chuckles

A warm smile as she touches his arm. "Not quite the request in question, this time. A different kind of physical act. Leonora would like a partner for a competition." She turns to Leonora to let her explain further.

Leonora explains the situation, ".......And you are one of the best dancers we have."

"So certainly you won't deny your assistance, dear teacher?"

"Mmm" He ponders "Of course not. One of the Barons is a friend of mine. "

"Oh? I hadn't known that. Hm. Odd that our baronies haven't interacted much."

"I suppose that's past time to be rectified," she smiles.

"Well, they are in the other third of the DUchy so it's a stretch" He admits "But yes, why don't you come along, Coradel? "

"Oh, I think we might try to organize a caravan of sorts. I can't imagine they'd object to a crowd as they're taking in more funds for the charity."

"Oh definitely not" He grins "We MIGHT need a hotel room as their own hold is only so big"

"I'll get us a suite at a five star!" Leonora chimes

A slightly wicked grin. "Oooh...this could get very interesting, so close to Samhain."

"August might hesitate, but he's past due for some frivolity."

"Oh he could have a ball" Leonora joins that grin "Tell him we need him cheering for us"

"That will do it," she agrees. "Well, good. I'll put the wheels in motion with Delores."

"Yay" Leonora lays a kiss on both of them, "Thank you, my liege. Thank YOU, Bachdion"

She returns the kiss, and gives one to Bachdion, stroking one of his horns for good measure. "This is going to be fun."

"Hah... let's invite Vince. He could be one of the Houseless contestants if he likes, or just spectate?" Bachdion leans into the stroking

"I hardly think we could keep him from this!"

"Maybe he'll agree to be my body pillow?" Leonora ponders

"Oh! When you book the suite, make sure to request lounging pillows."

"Love it" She nods

"This is going t o be a thing, isn't it?" Bachdion observes, amused at the youthful lust for life

"Any reason it shouldn't be?"

From her expression, the answer is clearly 'no.'

"Oh, of course not," Bachdion observes a smile he can't quite smile on his lips

"Young Lionesses have needs , my satyr friend. Lounging pillows are one of them" Leonora assures

Each of them gets another kiss, and then she's moving away. "I must find August!"

"I'll get those pillows" She assures /"I'll get Vince" he calls out

and Coradel is off! This could be glorious

(End Scene)