#*edith

Emmanuel: Hey, Sabie! Dance with me, will ya?

Sabewise: -ther? Mother! Edith: Oh! Yes, dear. Forgive me, is there something I can help you with?  S: Not really, I just came to tell you about our crops. Tinna already fed the animals, and the horses are ready for their stroll. S: I harvested the majority of the wheat, and thankfully we still have enough to sell and eat, but I’ve noticed that each year that passes, we have less that comes out fine, and what does, is smaller. E: Hmmm, then we’ll just have to plant more next year. S: It’s not that simple, we have to figure out what is making the land less fertile. E: When I used to work the lands, everything was simpler. We were thriving. S: But times change, mom, and this is worrying. E: Sabie, I understand your worries. Why don’t you ask the other farmers if their crops are also lacking? That way, we will know if it’s just our land, or the area in general. S: That’s a good idea. I’ll have to go to the main marketplace in a couple days, they will be selling their harvest. E: While you’re there, remember to grab some beverages for my ailment, I feel okay now, but we’re almost out of them. S: Yes, mother. I’m glad you feel strong for now. Wilmarc has been taking good care of you.

Wilmarc: Sabie! You’re home! Sabewise: Wil! Why are you so excited, little man? Seeing your sister makes you that happy? I’m flattered! (Laughs) W: (Laughs) It’s not that! But I am happy to see you! S: Then what is it? W: Have you forgotten? Today’s festival! S: Oh! You’re right! W: Every year, I get so excited! I love dancing with you, and with Tinna, and Kip! And seeing other people, and- S: Calm down, dude! S: Being stuck at home with mom has made you long for adventures, right? W: Yeah... I do love her, but being here all day, just taking care of her... It gets monotonous, you know? S: (Giggles) Monotonous, where did you learn that word? W: I’ve been reading dad’s books! S: Well! Once mom gets better, I’ll take you on the most grand adventures! We will fight dragons, save faires, explore enchanted forests... W: Sabie! That stuff is only in books! Don’t be silly! (Laughs) [Edith proudly watches her children play. She wishes she wasn’t ill, since her family suffers because of that. She feels guilt, but on the outside, she smiles.]