Chapter 27 : Settling In

Chapter 27 : Settling In

We've arrived at the Mansion, and started moving in. The guys that came with us helped us move our stuff in, the servants started cleaning. 

Then they, along with everybody that came along with us started setting up outside for a massive feast. The whole town came by the following evening, bringing all of the food. 

I'm the new Lord of this place. 

I have no idea what I'm doing.

We all start eating. 

Afterwards every important seeming person comes and introduces themselves. I start tuning it out about halfway through.

We are finally done. 

Damn I'm wiped. I look at Roka to my right. She's falling asleep after all that talking. 

I look at Felmina. She seems so composed. I lean over and hold my hand up to her. She pulls closer and leans in.

"Listen can you really manage all of this?"

"Yes dearest husband, I can manage this much just fine."

So dependable.

"I've had plenty of practice with this at the palace, I also studied this along with my etiquette lessons, it's my specialty."

I grab her and kiss her. She's stunned silent.

"Call me if anything important comes up in the future."

She's blushing holding her cheeks squirming.

"You can depend on me."

We go to bed that night and sleep together. 

JUST SLEEP. 

Today was just too much.

The next morning I hold a family meeting. 

"Felmina."

"Yes dear."

"I'm leaving the day to day management of this place to you."

"Ofcourse... but what will you be doing?"

I look at Roka. We lock eyes.

"Me and you are getting this mansion livable."

"What do you mean?"

Roka looks confused.

"Me and you and some of the crew that came with us are installing indoor plumbing in this place, you draw up the plans, make a budget, let Felmina help with that. Then come and get me when we can get started."

"Where will you go in the meantime?"

"Yes where?"

I look at the both of them.

"I saw a abandoned barn not to far from here. I'm gonna go find the owner today then start setting up my laboratory. That's what we'll be doing after the Mansion's sorted."

They both look a bit surprised but agree.

And we're off.