Welcome
A lean and rather handsome young child approaches you, sporting the wears of a prim and proper noble boy. His skin is a smooth and pasty white with not a trace of freckles to be found, curling golden locks kept relatively short and out of the way. As bright eyes pinch with a cheeky grin, he extends a hand in your direction.. hoisting a fruit within it.
"Good afternoon! I couldn't help but notice that your basket was leaking apples! Here you are!" A quick exchange. "And I've also managed to gather the rest of them for you as well!"
The boy side-steps with a broad sweep of his arm, bending forward into a bow as a scene unfolds before you. Four boys, perhaps a year or two younger than he, are standing side-by-side with at least two apples in each of their grasps. A fifth scrambles to join their ranks, earning a hardened glance from the charming young lad; who has now shifted back to his original position. Still offering to you that same infectious smile as before.
"Please! Take this coin over to that gentleman there. He'll gladly service you another carrier. Adieu!"
Heels click as the boy and his following five part ways with you, the apples settled neatly on a wooden crate until you have purchased your new basket. Upon returning to them, you count the bushel once.. and then twice, meticulously going through the remaining few only to find that six of them are missing. None remain on the floor, and not a single golden hair can be seen across the marketplace.
Heels click as the boy and his following five part ways with you, the apples settled neatly on a wooden crate until you have purchased your new basket. Upon returning to them, you count the bushel once.. and then twice, meticulously going through the remaining few only to find that six of them are missing. None remain on the floor, and not a single golden hair can be seen across the marketplace.
