#fenixtj

"There we go, the Wyvern scale like you wanted" The Dougal declares "Can I say what a pelasure it is to work with quality material?"

"Thank you. The warrior who will wear it has great potential."

"Got his measurements down to a tee, but the good news is," he says "notice materials used to hold it together? Up to a certain point, it will grow with him, for another year and a half at least"

The Countess smiles. "That -is- good planning, thank you."

"You're welcome, Baroness. MamaCaptaz would skin me alive if any of us were less than forward thinking" The Dougal smiles "Also, your kith, well, the one certain production about young trolls all kithainn know, they will grow"

She nods.

"How can we settle up?"

"Well, you let me keep that tail and the armor is more than paid for"

She nods. "Done. Please give my best to Mama Capitaz."

"I shall" And he bows. She takes her new prize in tow

After some consideration, she will present it to Holger more formally at a small court and at the Balefire.

when that happens...

well, Holger doesn't know what's going on, but he's cleaned up and ready to face whatever duty is given.

The other childlings and young wilders, especially, are invited.

"My friends, I wanted to acknowledge one of our own today. Holger."

Salma glances at Ellie and Ariel questioningly... if the reason for them being assembled was announced, she might have been nose-deep in a book.

"weve seen him before.." Ahpuch whispers

The redcap boy from Texas, who folks are CALLING Tex, gnaws at the collar of his shirt

Ellie beams with pride.

Salma clucks her tongue at him disapprovingly. "Not for eating, bandito."

Tex sticks HIS tongue out at her but is shushed

"Go Holger!" Ariel blurts

She prods the redcap again from her seat a row back - and when he turns, she slips a pastry (wrapped in a napkin) into his hands. "It was going to stain my pocket anyways." She sniffs, whispering before turning to look back up at Holger, long ears up and curious.

"As you may have heard, while we were on patrol together recently, we worked together to fend off a wyvern attack which threatened the life of one of our people."

"Holger, come and claim your prize from that attack."

She stands next to a reasonably sized trunk.

"Hoobah, for Holger!"

Tex snatches the offering, eyes it suspiciously, then munches only to find out he's behind on cheering 'Hurvay for dah Holger" he says with his mouth full

Holger blushes, then moves forward, and bows to the Countess "I was.. only doing what was right." A lower voice "Are you sure, Comtessa? You were the one who did most of the work"

"Hooray for the Wyvern!" Salma calls softly, but hopefully Holger understands.

Some chuckles

"I am sure." Maybe Ahpuch hears her.

She gestures to the trunk, offering it to him.

He opens the trunk in a rush, as if afraid if he doesn't do it fast, he won't do it at all

And there is the armor.

"Magnifico" He swallows

"SHOW US" Ariel says

Blushing he boy picks up the biggest part of it, and raises it up to show

It's really a master piece of scale work! the wyvern's armor to a high shine, the pieces interlocking masterfully

Possibly the breastplate or shield.

"Cool" tex mutters

"Hoobah!" Clapping!

Ahpuch gives a thumbs up

Ariel whootts! "Hoobah!"

Jessica signals the staff to serve drinks and snacks. "Holger, well done."

And food is served, Drinks are passed out

Holger bows again "Gracious, Countess, I.. Viva Renascence!"

"Viva Renascence!"

Jessica stays for a bit, circulating and offering support and praise to others, but then withdraws to let them enjoy themselves.

And a small party among the younger crowd breaks out. Holger is told to go try his armor on and show it, and he does. Minutes later looking like quite the splended figure