CHULANE
Nature is cruel
The farmer grinned at each attendee as they came, nodding and gesturing to various areas as suggestions for where they could start on the snow piled high around the place. There was plenty of work to be done – he was confident that together, they could achieve what was needed to ensure the farm was prosperous for the region for another year.
Deimos made good headway, and Chulane looked curiously at the new creature that accompanied him, wondering when the Sword had bonded with it. He’d have to ask another time – for now, many of the townsfolk who’d also come to help seemed to follow the once temporary-warden, as if hoping to make a good impression. A slanted, amused grin was given at the thought, the farmer well aware of the Sword’s thoughts of being warden for longer than the agreed single season. Whatever their motivation, Deimos and those working near him cleared a decent third of the snow they had set before them.
Sah was greeted with a grin and a nod, and a soft “Hi, I’m Chuy. You new here?” Outlanders had a way of sticking out amongst the Naturals, even when they’d been here for some time. Chulane himself knew he’d never be completely ‘one of them’, but he’d do well enough making himself a home here, and contributing what he could to the town. Sah’s luck was not entirely with him, however – not as many townsfolk went to help him with his area. He managed to get about an eighth of his area cleared.
Kiada was greeted in a way that was to be expected – a grin that radiated complete and utter contentment, that barely hinted at the depth of his feelings for her. He returned the kiss happily, an arm around her in a half hug before she set off to do her bit. And she did quite well – the region suited her, the help she’d been doing around the place giving her a certain familiarity with it and the people. Kiada managed to clear the same amount as Deimos, about a third of the area she was working on.
Chulane on the other hand… Evidently was destined to underperform whenever his beloved was nearby. But he put his strength behind the shovel all the same and worked at it, getting about a sixth of the way through his section.
There was still plenty of work to do.
“Keep on going, we’re almost at the icy layer,” he commented, giving the instruction mostly to himself, but ensuring all those in attendance would hear it.
He hoped everyone was wearing thick gloves today. They were going to need it.
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Deimos got about a third of the way through his section!
Sah only got about an eighth of the way through his!
Kiada got a third of the way through hers!
Chuy got about a sixth of the way through his bit!
Keep on shovelling guys!
Deimos made good headway, and Chulane looked curiously at the new creature that accompanied him, wondering when the Sword had bonded with it. He’d have to ask another time – for now, many of the townsfolk who’d also come to help seemed to follow the once temporary-warden, as if hoping to make a good impression. A slanted, amused grin was given at the thought, the farmer well aware of the Sword’s thoughts of being warden for longer than the agreed single season. Whatever their motivation, Deimos and those working near him cleared a decent third of the snow they had set before them.
Sah was greeted with a grin and a nod, and a soft “Hi, I’m Chuy. You new here?” Outlanders had a way of sticking out amongst the Naturals, even when they’d been here for some time. Chulane himself knew he’d never be completely ‘one of them’, but he’d do well enough making himself a home here, and contributing what he could to the town. Sah’s luck was not entirely with him, however – not as many townsfolk went to help him with his area. He managed to get about an eighth of his area cleared.
Kiada was greeted in a way that was to be expected – a grin that radiated complete and utter contentment, that barely hinted at the depth of his feelings for her. He returned the kiss happily, an arm around her in a half hug before she set off to do her bit. And she did quite well – the region suited her, the help she’d been doing around the place giving her a certain familiarity with it and the people. Kiada managed to clear the same amount as Deimos, about a third of the area she was working on.
Chulane on the other hand… Evidently was destined to underperform whenever his beloved was nearby. But he put his strength behind the shovel all the same and worked at it, getting about a sixth of the way through his section.
There was still plenty of work to do.
“Keep on going, we’re almost at the icy layer,” he commented, giving the instruction mostly to himself, but ensuring all those in attendance would hear it.
He hoped everyone was wearing thick gloves today. They were going to need it.
--
Deimos got about a third of the way through his section!
Sah only got about an eighth of the way through his!
Kiada got a third of the way through hers!
Chuy got about a sixth of the way through his bit!
Keep on shovelling guys!
but we don't have to be
