The Golden Coast

Fern dips her head in a small bow to Talyssa as she instructs them and a soft, warm smile never leaves her lips. The lesson moves on smoothly with the young woman easily steering the group from one topic to the next with hardly a pause. She participates fully, offering ideas where the other two may stall and practicing stances beside them. The two, younger woman seem eager to learn and she is happy to be there as a sounding board. It is informative and Taly’s ability to teach is put on full display for them.

As the lesson draws toward its conclusion, Fern watches as the two girls swarm their teacher, stifling a laugh as she beams at Taly. When Talyssa is free, she steps forward and dips her head in appreciation as she says, “Thank you Talyssa. You have wisdom beyond your years.” And offers the young woman a hug. Stepping pack, she casts her blue gaze over the group and says, “Well! That was an amazing lesson but I beat you guys are hungry! What do you say we all go up to the castle and get some snacks?” Eyes dance as her idea is met with enthusiasm from both Callie and Haydée and she laughs joyfully.


"Fern Carpathius"