[quote=@Takashi] I like that idea. That could be how he got the attention of Baron Dupoir. His father was doing a job for Lord Anzivino, and had to bring Telio along for one reason or another. Telio meets Fiametta on the estate and offers to draw a portrait of her. Maybe he sees her practicing with a sword and wanted to draw her in a "cool pose" or something. [/quote] Yeah, sounds good! Also, no one should feel afraid to embarrass or challenge Fiammetta. This journey for her as I'm imagining it has a lot to do with her learning that there's more value in practicality and being frugal than there is in posturing and brute strength. Basically, it's about showing her that while she may have authority and strength of personality as a noble as well as skill in the dueling ring, that doesn't make her in any way prepared or suited towards tackling real world problems outside the city walls and her own little sheltered bubble. The world is vast and scary, and she's going to need a lot more than strong words and a pointy bit of metal to meet it head on. So yeah, if anyone wants her to be the one to get skunk-sprayed by some exotic plant or be the victim of some other unfortunate circumstance (besides the ones of her own doing of course), don't be hesitant to bring it up! She's got to learn to grow up somehow. Heheheheh...