Branley And The Land Of Cors

Chapter 16

"You'd promised you'd be here for dinner." Kyne had told him when he reached their tents much later than usual.

But what could he do?His mind was in a state of collapse, he had already been a scatter brained buffoon before, but now he was something else. He had made a mess of almost all the orders at work, he got yelled at, and on top of everything ,here is Kyne waiting on him for dinner like that is what he needs right now. 

Did that guy even know what rejecting someone was?He should keep a little more distance at least for now.But if Kyne wouldn't do it, then Branley would.

"Yeah well, I guess it couldn't be helped."

"Is this how it's gonna go now?"

"Yes, this is exactly how it's gonna go, but don't blame it on me blame it on old man Alden."

"That's not what I'm talking about."

"Oh what is it then?"

"It's nothing. You want dinner?"

"No, I've had enough of everything for one day thanks."

"Okay.Good night then, I guess."

"Yeah."

And with that he went inside his little tent and laid down. He thought it would be another sleepless night but exhaustion kicked in and he eventually did fall asleep.

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"I keep telling you that I've already made arrangements with Alden about this, I am not to pay you today!"The old man said again.

"I apologize sir but I have not had advanced notice for this. So you'll have to pay me I'm afraid."

"I will not!How could you be so incompetent?I cannot believe this!"

This was starting to get on his nerves. If he had his way  the old man would be flying in the air and in the horses' stables just behind them, but he would not let this intrusive thought win.

"If you have any complains about this you can go ahead and confront Mr. Alden. Now do you want the remedy or not?"

"I would change my tone If I were you."

Crack. The tight rope he was walking on was breaking.

"I'm afraid that would prove to be difficult sir, your mental capacity would not allow it, being a better person is what I mean."

The old man raised his pointer finger at him and Branley wondered if he would also spit on his face. But instead his spat words.

"Watch it boy!You're new here, and I can make sure you're not gonna stay long."

"Oh yes please do try and rid me of all this ,I would really appreciate a helping hand."

And that was it, the old man grabbed him by the collar. And that brought back memories of the other day in his mind, when he had grabbed Metis like that.

Crack.

"Do not touch me."he said sternly. 

"Oh don't turn all serious now."

"Don't make me say this again." He was calm, "Let me go."Like that before the storm.

And thank the pixies the old man did let go. But why?

"Sire."he heard the old man say, and he saw him bow his head to the man standing behind him.

"Whatever is wrong Jeckins?Why are you causing a fuss?"said the man behind him.