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- "Social convention?"
- "Yes. Something that I should say, or do? Buy her a gift, or ...?"
All three women laughed. "That's not necessary, Cook." said Tisucha. "If you told her that you enjoyed it, that's more than enough. A simple compliment will do."
- "Didn't father bring you flowers after you first copulated?" said Esyle.
- "He did." said her mother. "He was very sweet."
- "Is that some sort of Pylosian 'social convention', Father?" asked Tallia.
What a place. What incredible people.
***
Kanitz sent for me again.
- "Please sit." she said.
- "A moment, please, Countess."
I was happy to see Airta in her usual position, behind Kanitz. I went to her, and held out my hand, with three flowers in it.
Tallia had helped me. I wanted a flower that would match Airta's rose-petal hair colour. But I also knew that Westrons had a much, much more powerful sense of smell than humans. Finally, there might be some sort of hidden significance to a gift of a particular type of flower, as there was with us.
Tallia suggested oscels, the little flowers shaped like marigolds, but bright red.
- "They're symbols of remembrance." she told me. Then she helped me find some.
I presented them to Airta.
- "You were magnificent." I said. "I won't forget you. And these oscels will always remind me of your hair."
Airta took the flowers, and then raised her hand to stroke my cheek.
- "You were exceptional." she whispered. "I won't forget you, either."
The Countess let us have our little moment. When I returned to sit down opposite her, she smiled.
- "Is this some Pylosian ritual? Or were you considering a career as a courtier in the capital?"
- "No, Countess. I still hope to serve the Queen in some military capacity."
- "Then your wish is granted." said Kanitz. She passed a scroll across to me.
"This is your commission as a Lieutenant in the Royal Army. I can't grant you a command, but you can serve us as an observer."
"And since you believe that the Crolians will attack Tonol ... that's where you're going."
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- COMMENTS
Comentarista82over 1 year agoto see Cook get welcomed by Talley and his wife, and especially by Tallia, who helped him pick the flowers for Airta. Interesting test, indeed. I'm looking forward to how Countess Kanitz treats him if he fends off the enemies with his tactics.
lastman416almost 2 years agoThis was a very fun chapter! I’ve really enjoyed the pacing, especially since it’s not allowing Cook (and thus the reader) to dwell overlong on the negative aspects of his situation.
As usual, looking forward to more.
RedRhythmicSerpentalmost 2 years agoThis story is now in favorites, looking forward to more. Thank you.
Anonymousalmost 2 years agoGreat story hope to be able to read lots more very soon. At least five stars for this.
AssignedNamealmost 2 years agoI was pleased to see another chapter posted so soon after the last. Awesome job, can't wait for the next.
