Chapter 42: Lonely Road
Eventually, the trade deal did get completed today. Other than some minor help, I was not a helpful partner in this endeavor. I did, at least, try to take complete notes of the happenings, and any needed information.
On my part of the deal with Girts, I would have to say that I ripped him off on our agreement. I got some land, that I could do whatever I wished with, and he got a glorified secretary that he can use every once in a while. Admittedly, I will have to do more essential work, later on, but as for what I did today, it is a joke.
"So, how would you consider your role from today?" (Girts)
"Other than taking notes, I was not worth much." (Rehor)
"Honesty, I can appreciate that. This was the first time I have utilized you, in any capacity. This was always going to be a relatively easy deal, but I needed to test you. I don't know what you are like, so something non-essential was a good litmus test.
It was a boring conversation, even on my end. Yet, you were paying attention, and constantly taking notes. And as for the use of your powers, I don't know if you were spinning me a lie on what you can do, but I was able to deal a little bit harder than I would have otherwise." (Girts)
"I just did that was required of me." (Rehor)
"Now, tell me what your opinion on Pali and Fatmir." (Girts)
And so, I discussed with Girts about the two traders. From what I saw, they were for the most part honest people. They were not trying to pull any massive wool over Girts eyes, just trying to increase profits, with as few risks as possible.
As for the two characters, Pali was a little bit more greedy of the two. As for Fatmir, I could not read him as a person. I could tell that they have worked together for a while, but they were not a well meshed pair, at least from my point of view. They each had their own goals that they were after, though on a minor scale.
As for the worth of the trade deal, I have nothing. I do not know if Girts, truly, got the correct value for his end of the trade deal, versus the cost of what he was attempting to receive. I am ignorant on this, along with many other parts of this society.
"What can I do to help you out more in the future?" (Rehor)
"You will need to sit through more of these boring business deals, and get some practice on how to handle situations. You have lived a mostly sheltered life, from this style of living. And like anything else, you will need to learn what you are capable of doing. It takes practice to become competent in any field." (Girts)
"I'll head your words, and try to learn on the job. I can't promise you that I will ever become an expert in helping you, but I will try to become more helpful. It is my job." (Rehor)
"I don't want you to do this just because it is your job. I want you to do this for the betterment of the people of this village." (Girts)
"I can only say that I will try. I can't promise you anything else." (Rehor)
I think I know what Girts is hinting, but I think that it is impossible for me. I am, to some extent, selfish. I want an easy life, without much pressure put on me from outside influences. My family, and the deal I have made with Girts, are the only things I care about. The villagers rarely enter my view of the world. Other than needing to interact with them, for supplies and such, I do not think about them.
Maybe it is just me, but I think that Girts wants to make me a pseudo protector for his people. It is a noble goal, that he wishes to instill in me, but it is not part of my personality. I will do what is required of me, but any further than that, I do not think I care enough, unless it impacts me.
"As long as you are willing to try, Rehor." (Girts)
"Yes sir." (Rehor)
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On the lonely road, that I walk back home, I am trying to plan out my future. I need to finish my house, which is only a quarter of the way done from what I want it to be. I need to be a shed for storing my pottery, so it can dry naturally, without the quickened drying process that I can do with my power. I should also build a second kiln, so I can rotate my firing process, and not just do it once every few days.
Food should not be a problem in the future. I had already started a simple farm for my own use, this past year, and I can further expand it next year. I do hope that I can find a better variety of food to produce, than the simple staples that I was able to grow this year, but that should come slowly, as I become more stable in my life.
As for other than that, I have nothing. I have no true desire that I wish to accomplish. There are no grand plans that I foresee for myself.
I have no personal desire for any personal relationship with anyone else. But, should I get myself a wife, and a child? I am not sure if the convenience of having others around me on a daily basis, to help me out around my domicile, is worth the demand for social interactions.
There were talks, during my education, with other unChained, about marriage for convenience. However, it is still very rare that any Unleashed goes through that type of social transaction. There are a few points of favor in getting a spouse, but there are a lot of negatives also attached. Am I the type of person that wants to put some through the trouble of having to interact with someone like me on a constant basis? What does my future hold in store for me?
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ApollyonDais
ApollyonDais First of all, I'm starting with my thanks for reading the story.
Secondly, I haven't fully flushed out the middle part of my story arc, and what and who Rehor will become intwined with. I don't want this story to be action based, but writing a character that has dulled emotions makes social stories harder to create strife with. So, yeah. It's complicated.
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