Stan is a na from Earth. I an, Augustus, too, is a na that could be from Earth. But Stan was a proper na where Augustus would probably get you bullied from 1st grade to the end of high school.
A human, you say? I question Stan.
Yes. A gentle lady that crossed Amorium two years ago, he has a happy smile. I wasnt always so in peace, but she was kind enough to take care of and show that the world is not so crooked as I used to think.
Is Stan one of those hidden masters who pose as holess people and hermits in videogas and stories; the sa people who then go on to teach the main character so insane technique? Would I get so insane skill if I give him so food?
But more importantly, a question now haunts .
Two questions.
First, was this woman from Earth.
Second
Was this woman hot? I ask Stan.
The sweet old man frows.
Hot? he asks.
Yeah, man, hot? You told a woman lady changed your life. If shes hot too, she could be pri wife material!
His attitude does a complete 180 degrees turn.
You scoundrel! I tell you about a woman who changed my life upside down and you ask if shes hot!? the old man loses his calm and a few passer-bys glare at .
Im sorry, man, I didnt want to upset you. I was joking, I was joking, I raise my hands in the air.
God, Im really tired. Subtlety is not my strong suit at the mont.
You better not be disrespectful, child, Stan glares at , that woman was the fairest I have ever t. And she was just slightly older than you.
Have I ntioned before that Im a pig?
Well, if you didnt know before, now you know.
My brain translates those words into the crasser equivalent and Im finally content.
Yes, she was hot.
You hungry, Stan? I work for Happy Bakery and Im sure we could spare so good food for you. Id like to help if I can.
The man stares at with furrowed brows before nodding slowly.
Thank you, young Human. Thats very charitable of you.
Does the big guy there need to eat too? I gesture at the enormous dog.
Yeah, he usually gets scraps from random people, but today we still havent got much, Stan seems more embarrassed about not feeding his dog than starving himself.
Ill be back shortly, I wave to him and start walking towards Happy Bakery. I still cannot wrap my head around the na.
My apartnt, Stan, and Happy Bakery are all very close to each other. I an, I used to live in one of the most chaotic cities in the world. A ten-minute walk to is like having my workplace next to my toilet.
On the path to the bakery, Lucillus and Antoninus intercept .
There you are, Lucillus says with a reproachful tone.
Antoninus looks at and yawns, clearly not as worried about my wellbeing as Lucillus.
You are not supposed to wander around the city on your own at the mont, not until the negotiation with Happy Bakery is done. Thats the deal. By not respecting the directives youve got, you put my job in danger. Im not going to look like an unprofessional idiot because you had to take a stroll. Is that clear?
Boy, Lucillus can really be intense.
But hes right.
You are right, Im sorry. I t with this Elf, Augustus, who wanted to take out for lunch. I was going to Happy Bakery right after, but I got talking with the nice holess guy.
Stan? Antoninus suddenly perks up.
Yep.
Stan is a blast, the burly guard laughs out loud. I love him. Hes probably the smartest person in the city. Hes even smarter than Lucillus. He knows so many things you wouldnt believe it.
Huh. My secret-expert theory might pan out, apparently.
Anyway, Im sorry, Lucillus. Ill make sure you get a recomndation letter or whatever you guys do when you do a wondrous job.
Lucillus is rubbing his forehead while his eyes stay closed.
Whatever, Lucillus says, lets go to the bakery. My cousin is waiting for you. Your friend, too, is there. I dont think you want to keep her waiting.
To be completely honest with you, I dont rember getting a precise hour to discuss the deal. But, I dont trust my mory and I decide to shut up about it.
Oh, but I promised Stan I would bring him sothing to eat, Lucillus. Antoninus, I look toward the guard that I never addressed directly before, when we are there, bring Stan sothing. Ill make sure Clodia gives us so food for him.
The tall and muscular Elf puts a thumb up toward apparently a shared gesture between our worlds and we go to the bakery.
So, Lucinda already made a lot of progress, huh? I was under the impression it would take a few days before we t again.
Lucillus looks at . Theres still a little anger in his eyes, but his professionalism takes over.
She called this eting. We were going to retrieve you to attend. And, by the way, please do not roam on your own before we are done with this negotiation. She said that you werent necessary for this part, but my cousin and Flaminia insisted that there was going to be no business made in your absence.
Praise the two foxes and their acun.
Sounds about right, I say with an innocent tone.
Didnt you loathe bureaucracy? Lucillus asks. Hes not stupid and probably knows or suspects, at least what his cousin has been cooking.
Not if the girl is cute enough, I give him my signature wink and add, marriage is a contract too. So, I do need to find soone Im at least sowhat comfortable with when it cos to signing contracts and whatever.
I hear that Lucinda is free at the mont and that she refused a few people courting her because she was too busy with magic, Antoninus says without having figured out one ounce of the subtext between and his friend.
Yes, shes so busy, isnt she? If only those poor people could invent sothing to spend ti with her
The wolfish grin on my face is not getting to Antoninus who starts chewing on so nuts he had in his pocket.
Mh-mh, he nods towards us, or maybe towards the empty street, not caring one bit about what I just said.
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