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[bearshermark]

How does a farmer become rich suddenly? I don't think I've ever heard a story like that before. At least not without marriage. All I can think is either I have a noblewoman as a wife or I got real lucky playing slots when I left for the city. I'm not sure what's more believable.

I was also mistaken for a ferryman when I was steering a gondola the other day while wearing a different mask. It's kind of nice, so I think I'll keep at it for an hour or two a night. I thought it might be helpful if two people from opposite sides need to meet in person for a little while.

-Eleven

Comments

[bearshermark]

Maybe, if it was rare enough. I'm not sure what that would be though. Maybe I should look into what sort of plants would be valuable.

[rumorate]

Probably a good idea. It'll help build your backstory.

[bearshermark]

Yes. I've never tried to do this sort of thing before. It's fairly tiring just to think about sometimes.

[rumorate]

It's an acquired taste, that's for sure. Not everyone enjoys it.

[bearshermark]

How are you finding things here?

[rumorate]

I have an easy role to play. Everyone wants to be on good terms with the matchmaker. Certainly more preferred to being on the road.

[bearshermark]

Yes. I'm glad you're doing well.

[rumorate]

If you need help, this is kind of what I used to do at my old job. Less life or death stakes, but I'm good at pretending to be other people.

[bearshermark]

That sounds exhausting.

[Wait, does that mean she was a spy?]

I think I'll be okay once I have my story straight. I'm lucky that my cover isn't too far from the truth either. But I'll be sure to ask if I need help.

[rumorate]

I found it kind of fun.

[But her life is complicated, and Allison is good at lying to herself.]

But good. And good luck.