03-08-2017, 07:33 PM
Merri follows the cleric a bit stiffly at first. As she continues on, her muscles and joints warm up allowing her to transition to the lithe walk elves are known for. Ordinarily, she would be able to feel the differences in the rugs as they changed from the newer softer for the upper class, the the old and ragged for the lower. This time it all felt rough on her feet. The fabric of her dress scratched at her skin. When they finally arrived, sitting on a hard stool at the table, she ate but could not find the flavor in her food. She chewed mechanically, staring off into nowhere.
The sudden arrival of the children caught her by surprise, interrupting whatever was going on in her head. She found herself smiling at the sounds of childhood laughter. The cheerful noise pushed away the depression with a reminder that there was much joy to be found here as well. There was still purpose here and that once it was fulfilled, then she would truly deserve her eternal reward. It was then that she started to notice the sharpness of the cheese and the sweetness of the cider. Forgetting her stoic nature for now, she turned to the servant and gave her a smile. "Now what was all that ruckus about?"
The sudden arrival of the children caught her by surprise, interrupting whatever was going on in her head. She found herself smiling at the sounds of childhood laughter. The cheerful noise pushed away the depression with a reminder that there was much joy to be found here as well. There was still purpose here and that once it was fulfilled, then she would truly deserve her eternal reward. It was then that she started to notice the sharpness of the cheese and the sweetness of the cider. Forgetting her stoic nature for now, she turned to the servant and gave her a smile. "Now what was all that ruckus about?"
