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-- Greetings, soldier! I am Valdemar Karafa, this is my charming wife, Louise, and this is Harmid, my servant, -- the nobleman introduced himself and his companions.
Dundun carefully examined the old man, but not noticing anything suspicious in his expression, he left him alone, especially since there was nothing to inspect. The same could be said about the inspection of Louise's belongings, with the caveat that the border guard's eyes kept lingering on the woman's décolletage. — Ahem. — Then it was the turn of Valdemar himself. — Alcohol is good, it's always welcome, but what's the whip for?
Actually, he only has 6 beauty and 28 attractiveness, while Kai has 10 beauty and 30 attractiveness. So, Mirastir is nervously smoking on the sidelines while the hot blonde sits on her master's lap and thinks about something.
Beauty doesn't matter, because attractiveness is what attracts, and as for the latter... Well, he didn't quite make it, let's say he's not the best, but one of the best.
— Good day! — Examining the items of Linderia, the captain was intrigued by a book that caught his eye. — Hmm, this author has a familiar surname; could I have heard it somewhere before?
Perhaps, another person would have been made nervous by such a reaction, but not Linderia — otherwise, she wouldn't have carried a book by a distant ancestor with her. Although, the fact that the captain even noticed the surname and found it curious seemed interesting to her. Obviously, the proximity of Airisufir to Lisliar had an effect. — Very likely. Especially at your post, when you have to meet travelers from other countries, — Linderia laughed. — According to the author, he was a member of a noble dynasty. Perhaps that's why the surname seems familiar to you.
The Airisufirec politely saluted with his forehead. -- Ha, not exactly great, but I'm not traveling for a pleasant life. I have this with me... -- the gladiator began to unpack his belongings.
— Are you a lumberjack by any chance, carrying so many axes with you? — Dundun chuckled softly and waved his hand. — Just kidding. Wait a moment, I'll be right back. The captain leaves, and Mirastir remains standing with his subordinates.
"Don't stare so much, officer," Valdemar remarked, thinking to himself that at that moment, one could have led the entire squad past Dundun. "A whip? Of course, for riding."
E si sui vius, er mi grans benananza, e si ieu muoir, er mi grans deliuriers
After a short walk to the dining hall, Rogdana and his companions were greeted by the voice of one of their new acquaintances.
— What a mess, — the plate on the table in front of Cleona contained a portion of buckwheat porridge and a couple of slightly burnt cutlets. The girl poked at the plate with a fork, but couldn't bring herself to put any of it in her mouth.
— Come on, don't be like that. Food is food, no matter what it is. Someone grew it, harvested it, and prepared it; we should be grateful for such gifts of nature. — Yuisis cut off a piece of the cutlet with a knife, skewered it on a fork, and offered it to Cleona's mouth. — Now, say "a-a-a"...
The girl's face was filled with disgust, but fortunately for her, this scene was interrupted by the arrival of Rogdana.
— Oh, Mr. Kraffmeyer, Zerek, Ilensiya, Darbon! Are you here for lunch too?
— What a mess, — the plate standing on the table in front of Cleona contained a portion of buckwheat porridge and a couple of slightly burnt cutlets. The girl listlessly poked at the plate with a fork, but couldn't bring herself to put any of it in her mouth. — Come on, don't be like that. Food is food, no matter what it is. Someone grew it, harvested it, and prepared it; we should be grateful for such gifts of nature. — Yuisis cut off a piece of the cutlet with a knife, skewered it on a fork, and held it out to Cleona's mouth. — Now, say "a-a-a"...
After a short journey to the dining hall, Rogdana and his companions were greeted by the voice of one of their new acquaintances. — What a slop, — the plate on the table in front of Cleona contained a portion of buckwheat porridge and a couple of slightly burnt cutlets. The girl was listlessly poking at the plate with a fork, but she still couldn't bring herself to put its contents in her mouth. — Come on, don't be like that. Food is food, no matter what it is, someone grew it, harvested it, and cooked it, we should be grateful for such gifts of nature. — Yuisis cut off a piece of cutlet with a knife, put it on a fork, and offered it to Cleona's mouth. — Now, say "a-a-a"... The girl's face was filled with disgust, but fortunately for her, this scene was interrupted by the appearance of Rogdana. — Oh, Mr. Kraffmeyer, Zerek, Ilensiya, Darbon! Have you decided to have lunch too?
—Good day, Mr. Lunaweit, Miss Krim. —Rogdana bowed his head respectfully. —Indeed, hunger after a long journey makes itself felt. I hope you didn't get too tired on the road? —he asked, ordering food. Ilensiya looked at the portion with slight distrust, but in the end, fatigue stimulated her appetite. Zerek followed their example with Rogdana without much enthusiasm. Darbon's mood improved significantly at the sight of the appetizing cutlets with a browned crust and soft, fragrant buckwheat porridge, and only politeness and modesty prevented him from immediately pouncing on the divine food.
Perhaps such a reaction would make another person nervous, but not Linderia—otherwise, she wouldn't be carrying a book by a distant ancestor with her. Although, the fact that the captain even noticed the surname and found it curious was surprising. Apparently, the proximity of Airisufir to Lisliar had an effect. — Very likely. Especially at your post, where you have to meet travelers from other countries," Linderia laughed. "According to the author, he was a member of a noble dynasty. Perhaps that's why the surname seems familiar to you.
—Ah, yes, of course," Dundun lightly tapped his forehead. "The El-Hamazi dynasty, how could I forget? And you, are you interested in ancient Hekkelian culture?Count Orlov
"Be more discreet with your gaze, officer," Valdemar remarked, thinking to himself that at that moment, one could lead an entire squad past Dundun. "A whip? Of course, for riding."
—Please forgive me," the captain scratched the back of his neck guiltily and seemed to forget about the whip. "But let's get back to the questions. What is the purpose of your visit, how long do you plan to stay, who else are you traveling with, and are there any relatives or acquaintances who live in the empire?" —Captain..." Louise approached the border guard closer and took his hand, leaning against him with her chest. "Eil Dundun, did I remember correctly?" —Y-yes, that's right..." —What a lovely name!" —Uh, thank you. So, about the purpose of your visit..." —To be honest, I came to file for divorce." —I thought you were traveling together..." —Oh... I am a weak and defenseless woman, and therefore I cannot do without an escort. Louise was already openly hugging the captain, clinging to him like a leech. "Do you understand?"
— Ah yes, of course, — Dundun lightly tapped his forehead, — the El-Hamazi dynasty, how could I forget it? And you, are you interested in the ancient Hekkelian culture?
— To be honest, I'm more into philosophy than history or culture, — Linderia scratched her head sheepishly. — It's interesting to read about what thoughts occupied the minds of ancient thinkers. Which of their ideas are now considered the norm of perception. To compare their reasoning with the reasoning of modern thinkers.