Journey Chronicles - Scene 11
Fulfills task for: Day 42 (May 15, 2017)
Task completed on: June 23, 2017
Item of the Day:
Fulfills task for: Day 42 (May 15, 2017)
Task completed on: June 23, 2017
Item of the Day:
Belladonna's plan to sneak things out of Ember's market stall didn’t last very long. Her clan had slept in later than usual, and by the time she and Kamien got to the stall, there were already prospective customers waiting for the smithy to open for the day. Belladonna had to introduce herself to those who didn't know her, and explain that Ember had passed away the previous evening, and that she was there to collect her belongings. She was surprised by the spontaneous outpouring of sympathy and support she got from the customers; Ember must have been popular with the locals, as well as good at her craft. Some of the customers who had come early bought the last few pieces that Ember had made, and others even helped Belladonna and Kamien pack up the stall. While they were packing, Linnaeus, the healing-supply merchant, glided over to the stall to help them out and offer sympathy; already, the news about Ember was traveling around the marketplace. Belladonna was glad to see him; he was the only one there besides Kamien whom she trusted to help carry items back to her lair.
By midday, and with Linnaeus's help, Belladonna and Kamien had finished moving everything they wanted to keep back home, including the portable forge. They returned to the marketplace to get some lunch, say goodbye to the scroll-seller, and toss some of the broken odds and ends they had found into an alchemical cauldron.
The scroll-seller, a Nocturne named Spectra, had already heard the news and reached out to offer Belladonna a hug as soon as she saw her coming. She hesitated for a moment, then accepted.
"I'm so sorry you lost your clanmate," she said. "She was an asset to the marketplace, and we'll all miss her."
"Thanks," said Belladonna.
"When will you be moving on?"
"We're not sure yet. Maybe tomorrow."
"Well, I'll tell you what. You've been one of my best customers lately, and I like you, so if you or anyone in your clan cares for another gene scroll, you can have it for half price. Just come by anytime today or tomorrow."
"Really? Thank you! I don’t particularly want another one, but someone else might. I'll ask my clanmates when I see them tonight."