Muses

It's their appointment day to do a portrait for Mr. Whorl.

Meara and Calla got up early, had a light breakfast, and washed up accordingly. They usually wore prettier dresses now and their beauties shined brighter.

Meanwhile, Theron washed up too, and prepared the horse and wagon. They will be bringing along the lucky bamboo plants that were promised to be decorative highlights around the upcoming auction.

When they arrived, Mr. Whorl greeted them in the usual meeting room.

The three of them each carried potted lucky bamboo plants which they put initially at the long rectangular table.

"Everyone, you're a bit early. Please accompany me for breakfast. The artist will be here in half an hour."

He led them to a round table filled with fruits, pastries, and 4-seasons fruit juice in a glass pitcher.

Mr. Whorl whispered something to a servant and after a while, a smaller pitcher of milk was brought to the table.

"I've heard Mrs. Ivar here loves milk."