After long days of work we always ended in the same place.
Entertained by the performers.
The Monroe company was filled with strange talent and showcased something new every night inside the tavern for the grateful patrons.
A separate booth was set up for Veila Monroe who read a lot of futures and collected a fortune.
Her ability to see certain parts of ones future allowed for multiple readings.
It didn't always work. Sometimes she saw what's already been seen. Sometimes she saw something absolutely mundane or out of context conversation that could mean anything.
The line in front her booth was long as ever. People in there saw the real production as well but they were standing.
Acting.
The rest of us were lost in the wonderful performance of some of their tales the first night after their arrival, was my favourite they called it, Tragic Lovers.
It was a tear jerking story about a young couple from opposing kingdoms who married in secret.
Once their parents found out, war ensued with each side blaming the other for seducing their heirs.
After the death and destruction their forbidden love caused..the two decided to take their own lives.
It was heartbreaking and very well acted by the two young thespians taking the leading roles.
It made us ..well at the least the ladies of the village fall in love with acting. The production and ability to turn into someone else at will. The drama..I was an instant fan.
I wanted our own theatre up and running soon as possible.
Zephyr liked it fine just not a fan yet.
" I'm sorry..I just don't get the story..why kill themselves? What if, it didn't stop fight huh?...or made it worst? " - he asked.
" BUT..it DID stop the war..I mean... did you even pay attention? " - I was resting on his chest my eyes still red from the tears shed even though, I was very satisfied.
" Fine..I'm just saying..pfft..maybe wait a minute and use your head? Talk to your parents at the very least. " - he snickers.
I looked up convinced he was sleeping with his eyes open during the production.
" They couldn't..they were enemies for generations and..
" My love.. are going to recite the whole thing?
I got to get up early..and work all day. " - he said
I was thinking, he would make a great actor as well. By the way,
for someone so damn tired he sure had enough energy in bed.
" Fine..I liked it. " - I said.
" I know you did...if crying like a baby means like. " - he said.
I bit him but had almost zero effect my heart wasn't in it.
" By the way, don't act like you're the only one whose busy.." - I said reminded him.
I was busy as well, training, being a mother, a respectable Lady, a great daughter, sister and wife..bows and arrows .. and knives!
I loved it. Couldn't help but smile everytime they slammed into the wood.
What satisfaction.
I missed more than hit but my training helped to improve fast. After just a few hours I felt better at it.
" See? We're both busy. Can't get bogged down in some idiotic couple who couldn't sit down with the people who loved them the most. " - he said still sounding amused.
How can anyone sleep with an antagonize idiot under her?
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After another day of hard work we ended up in the Princess tavern again for another night of entertainment.
Those who had their futures read couldn't stop talking about it.
" Lady Veila told me, my husband will be tall and handsome with great courage. I will meet him before the winter festival. "
" Mine will be a wise man with piercing eyes and guess what..apparently he will approach me in a week! "
" Coins..my planed business will flourish and my jewellery will worn by Royalty eventually. "
" She saw me ..getting married in the summer. Absurd.."
" I payed for three reading..two were the same. She saw me as an old man. Meaning I'll get to live a long life. The third however showed her me having horses..not just one or two. But dozens."
" People sure love their futures told.."
Demelza was helping behind the counter. Listening to the patrons discussing their good fortunes.
" I know.. she looks happier too. " - I said.
Looked towards Veila siting with her elder sisters drinking our new hot chocolate. She needed to rest after using her power continuously for hours.
No readings tonight.
The hot chocolate though..
The patrons depleted Demelza supply in just few days.
A hot and delicious, creamy drink, in winter months, of course it was popular. Soliders were dispatched with two wagons and coin to purchase more.
Zephyr couldn't do it alone.
He was talking to Ceron Monroe and his younger brother the girls father.
We were awaited tonight's performance.
Various dancers and jugglers and incredibly flexible people in the most uncomfortable position were already warming up.
Soon the rest of our family came finishing their work for the day.
Alexander leaned forward for a kiss before ordering some chocolate.
" The buildings coming along nicely. The frames are mostly done. Just came from Lucian.." - he said.
Lucian managed to injure himself this morning and will spend the next two nights in the infirmary.
He dislocated his shoulder during training. Granny and Zephyr put in back into its place while he was writhing in pain but, it was badly bruised so no exertion and bed rest.
" Eleanor was sure mad. " - said a familiar voice.
Zephyr walked behind me finished his business with the Monroe man.
" She was furious little brother..even now before
I left she was still chastised him. " - smiled Alexander.
We all shook our heads my little sister was one scary girl when she wanted too.
I leaned back for a kiss and tasted the whisky he finished.
" What did they want? "
" ..Nonsense. Shut it down. Any food? " - he asked.
He looked suspiciously annoyed and quickly changed the subject.
Demelza walked over and stuck her head inside the kitchen.
" Carlos are the sandwiches ready? "
"" SOON! ""
Mother voice mixed in with his came out loudly.
She suddenly pulled back . " Apparently, soon. "
" Spill!..what did they want? " - we switched positions and I was leaning on him now. " It must be something good to make your eyebrows like that. "
Used by finger to trace it above his closed eyes.
" They...asked if..they can play out my life story. " - he said looking aside.
""" WHAT!? """