[ When Simon seeks Father Time, he always seeks him in the market. If Simon is meant to find him there he will, and since Simon often does business when he wanders intot he market it makes more sense that he simply get them both done at once, and not waste the time.
Not that it matters much this day. He knows that being present for the festival is something he will have to endure, as much as he would like to hide among the nearly-harvest ready of his crops. He did what work he could this morning, and resigned himself that he would not do much else.
Still, it is always something strange to meet the man buying sweet potatoes.
It is phrased as a statement, but Simon's tone makes it clear that it is more a question that lingers in his mind. ]
You are certain this is wise, sir. [ The first title that rises to his lips is Your Majesty and he must swallow it down. Not that he holds his own king in such high regard, but more that it is a solid reminder that they are all not here. It rankles. Slightly. ] I...
[ still hold my doubts. But such is not his place to say.
He makes a poor face for cheering and celebration, as grim as he feels.]
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Not that it matters much this day. He knows that being present for the festival is something he will have to endure, as much as he would like to hide among the nearly-harvest ready of his crops. He did what work he could this morning, and resigned himself that he would not do much else.
Still, it is always something strange to meet the man buying sweet potatoes.
It is phrased as a statement, but Simon's tone makes it clear that it is more a question that lingers in his mind. ]
You are certain this is wise, sir. [ The first title that rises to his lips is Your Majesty and he must swallow it down. Not that he holds his own king in such high regard, but more that it is a solid reminder that they are all not here. It rankles. Slightly. ] I...
[ still hold my doubts. But such is not his place to say.
He makes a poor face for cheering and celebration, as grim as he feels.]