#order pickup

-are those apple pastries? Ah - I will have one of those, too.

@your-evil-adviser

Though you bring a rather foreboding shadowy cloud with you, I’m more than capable to fill any order. I’ll need a date, a time of delivery, and half the payment up front, with the other half given upon delivery.

Coin is coin. Though I hope your pockets are deep, as my prices are not cheap.

it's been awhile since I've been to the bakery. Been off travelling around the seaside again. I read the last letter you sent me over and over until the edges frayed and it fell apart in my palms. You know I travel light, but I do everything I can to cement your words to memory so I'm not without my favourite baker

I'm back in the capital on war work. So I can actually pay you for treats instead of playing in trades. Unless of course you'd like some new bread knives? I've been learning how to work with different metals too, maybe I could make you something to wear?

I'm dashing about this morning, I can't linger too long. But if you have anything on the shelves with lemon, I'll take one for the road. Do you still wrap up early on Fridays? Maybe I can slip away from the forge to help you unwind, I mean, pack up

Until then my sweet baker,

A wandering blacksmith

Darling Cove,

It's been a while since I've seen you. Though to be quite honest, I lay awake some nights, in an attempt to burn the image of you to the backs of my eyelids. Something to ground me, I suppose. You flatter me as always, and I'll be sure to write you with a sturdier paper in the future.

You know I don't mind playing in trades, at least when it comes to you. I'm not in the business of needing new things very often. I don't adorn myself with lovely objects to wear neither. However, if you'd like to help me resharpen my knives, that would be quite helpful. I find it quite tedious work by myself.

I'll wrap up some lemon bars for you to take. They're easy to eat on the go. As for Friday?

Well, why don't you help me sharpen my knives. We'll see how eager I am to unwind after that.

Sound like a date?

Yours,

Wondering if you'll be partaking in the other events of the Bloodhaven Ball beyond the Feast catering? There's some skill tourneys and also some time to loiter about the town of Bloodhaven. I very much hope to see you there, it'd be nice to look about the town with you, or maybe watch the knights being knocked off their horses. Some opportunity for handholding amongst other things

@he-covets

Back so soon, are we?

How kind of you to ask, Cove. I’m sure I’ll be wandering about Bloodhaven. I won’t be making my way down just to leave immediately. I do greatly enjoy exploring, as well as seeing knights be thrown about.

Opportunity for handholding, huh? Aren’t you sweet. And here I thought you’d offer to take be into the stables and lay me back, ruin me in the hay.

Are you getting a little sweet on me, Cove?

If it be not a trouble, may I purchase two of the specials of the day and dare to ask, what gifts do thee enjoy whenst ye are given one? I hope to be able to find a show of appreciation to one who gives so much to others through baking.

@cobblers-wife

Greetings, good lady. Two specials of the day would be two cherry and dark chocolate loaves. I’ll wrap those for you. These are on the house today. I appreciate when fellow artisans stop by.

To answer your question, there are not many things I require, so gifts are not necessary to me. I live very passively. But I suppose a gift I would enjoy if given one is just something that makes someone think of me. I enjoy knowing how I’m perceived.

I have but two farthings and must travel far from court today to visit my ailing lady mother

What might you recommend to sustain me on so small a budget?

- @squire-peg-in-round-hole

Two farthings won't get you very far in the capitol, squire. I could get you a small loaf of bread, but that would run your funds dry.

There's some food from yesterday I could give to you now. Bit stale, but beggars can't be choosers. Go around the back, I'll let you take your pick. But I would recommend a seed bread, and a meat pie or two. Will keep you full longer.

I am glad to see you at the Ball... I - wondered if perhaps you might like to dance?

Of course, I understand if you've come with someone else... or if the answer is simply no.

@the-lady-rue

Rye has dedicated on the outskirts of the event. Waiting for a moment where the baron, or the chancellor might be available. A time for him to collect his pay, and be on it’s way.

Approached, though, he was not quite expecting. He’s more than slightly flustered.

[The squire's voice is a dry whisper. He's been pretending to be torn between a piece of gingerbread and a currant bun for the better part of five minutes, clutching a single farthing tight in his fist and screwing up his courage.]

I heard... I heard you used to be a knight. And then you just. Stopped.

I never knew anyone could do that.

Is it true?

[His eyes are huge.]

- @squire-peg-in-round-hole

Lord almighty man, who told you that? Keep your voice down.

Short answer? It wasn’t a duty I saw fit to continue. But that was a long time ago, and a different country.

We all have a choice. I’m fortunate that this choice was one I could make happen. Many siblings in arm tried, before me. I’m sure many after I left did too. At least where I’m from, only a few of us ever ended up leaving.

Here. Currant bun, and gingerbread, right? Don’t worry about paying this time.

Just don’t go spreading that business around okay? I like it peaceful around here.

Call me Rye.

Rye is in his 30’s, and admin is 23.

Both are trans masc, so masc adjacent pronouns (he/hir/it) and queer.

I carry a deep love for food and the people who make it. I also carry a deep adoration for medieval blogs. Thus, two loves are combined.

However this blog will engage with kink at times, so minors and ageless blogs, do not interact.

The Rise Bakery is located in the center square of the capital, a busy place to be certain. It sees many faces, from knights, to jesters, farmhands and blacksmiths. So please, do not be shy.

My asks and dms are open. I love when people stop by my shop.

Tags: #rye posting for pretty much everything, from kink to one off posts

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