At the clothing store.
He was busy reading a book at the counter because it's a mid day and no one is coming into the store. But then, the chimes located behind the door started to make noises. Who would want to shop at this hour? But suddenly, a familiar voice greeted me. I immediately recognized it and looked up. It was the little one from yesterday. She wasn't that little, but she resembled my daughter when she was little. With her pale white skin, small face, and green eyes. But they give of different aura. My daughter is headstrong, active, and cheerful. While this little one seems to be independent, introverted, and cold. She has these aloof and cold eyes, which will make you intimidated to befriend her or even talk to her. But not with me, I dont mind the aloofness or coldness in her eyes because she's just too cute. And I don't know, but I do feel something in her. I just couldn't pinpoint what it was.
After acknowledging her presence, she proceeded to look around the store. And she stops in front of that black and white robe from the last time. Maybe she's fond of it. Based on my assessment, she loves its simplicity and the little snake like patterns at the end of the sleeves. This robe is simple yet very detailed. The fabric used in this robe is in the first class fabric produced by my clans people. That means this robe may be simple in appearance yet quite expensive in price. So no one dares to buy it, not because of its expensive price but rather due to its simplicity. People in the Capital always wanted to wear extravagant clothes to show off. To show off their status and power through clothing, which is, for me, is quite ridiculous. I love to wear beautifully crafted clothing but on special occasions only. I much prefer to wear simple and comfortable clothing on simple days. This kid might feel the same way, too.
"May I know how many coins, does this robe cost?" she politely asked. " You came back just to buy it?" he asked, and she nodded. "The original price was 15 gold coins. But as I misidentified you from last time as a young man instead of a young lady, then I'll give it to you for only 10 gold coins." he was quite guilty of misidentifying her as a young man. You can't really blame me because she's wearing a plain robe that most scholar and young men wore. In addition, her hair was tied up in a ponytail that most men styled their hair. But what I really noticed yesterday was her stunning face and green eyes. Same eye color as his.
"Really? Will that get you in trouble, Old Grandpa? 5 gold coins is a big discount!" she's happy at first but later on asked. This little one is quite thoughtful. And what did he call him? Old grandpa? Grandpa... how nice it would be to have a grandchild calling me this. But
"No worries, my child. The store owner is quite generous and kind." He smiled because he owned this store and praised himself. He's just bored and wants to get out and unwind. There's not so many events in the snake clans that need his presence. And if there is and only trivial, his officals can deal with it themselves.
"Child, are you alright?" He asked, quite concerned about her because she looked sad for a moment. "Yes, I am." she smiled at him and handed over the 15 gold coins. I bet she doesn't want the discount anymore. "Don't you want the discount anymore, my child?" he asked, and she quickly replied, "There's no need for that. Thank you.
He proceeded to wrap the robe and gave it to her, and she soon bid her farewell.
As he was looking at her back, he whispered something that he thought only he could hear it. But to his surprised that little one has a very good sense of hearing. Maybe due to her clans ability to hear sounds from miles away. But her replies got him frozen for a moment.
"Thank you, Grandpa." Grandpa? Not old grandpa?Did I hear it wrong? Or was my hearing ability decreased? But why am I making a fuss about it?. It's just normal to call an elderly man a grandpa. Yes, that's it.
However, he felt something unexplainable feelings rose in his heart...