#rivervale_lodge

"I have a new house brother. A Beaumayn has been sained and identified, vowed and verified, answers clarified. Hurray for the Black and Purple"

"Congratulations to he and your House, Sir Vali" Alisa says and if she is envious she doesn't show it

"Congrats, Vali!" She goes to get the best booze of the variety that she knows Vali prefers. "Where is this new purple star?"

"Oh was in New york by now should be done with goblintown" A smile "So I guess he's home"

"Thank you, " He takes the drink "Well, since he's going to be visiting here for lessons no harm in saying. Just try to keep it to just us in the lodge for now. Squire Acturus is from silverwolf"

"Oh! And you're going to be his mentor?"

"I have that honor" A nod "He'll drop by for lessons now and then." a drink

Alisa says "But, Mountain? Aren't you already in trouble with Thane Tiffany for having teacher duties, writing schedules, AND Mountain Duties?"

Vali stops his drink "mmm little bit" A sip

"And of course, you have a son" Alisa says "How do you find the time?"

Kerri clears her throat and offers to add a bit more to Vali's glass.

"THanks" Vali sighs to her, as he mulls over how to juggle this in

"Mountain, is it possible you'll be able to cut back on something?"

"Maybe, not sure which"

"Another alternative is to seek out additional help."

"Oh" Alisa says

"mmm you're right" A nod "Time to make Frank a PIllar of the Mountain and put that expereince to work"

A blink.

"That's....a thought."

"Well, i will thINK later, but now? I am going to keep celebrating"

"Well said!" Kerri grins. "You'll have to bring him so I can meet him."

"I'm hoping you feed him squire snacks" he smiles

A laugh. "I'll have to make up a special batch."

"Thanks. I'm going to enjoy this by the fire. " Vali rises

And moves along to the fire "Thanks again, Hearth. Alisa" And he walks out

"Put your feet up, Mountain," Kerri says as he leaves the kitchen.

Then she turns to Alisa. "That was an insightful suggestion, and I'm embarrassed that I never thought of it."

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