My little sunshine

Chapter 32: Adjustment

Good news everyone, I'm back with another chapter for y'all to enjoy. I'll keep this author's segment brief by giving a shout-out to DinosuarJustDinosuar, I want to thank you for the supportive comments It makes me so happy to see people actively enjoying this story. And yes I did need to use this joke. 

English Text                                                     * Trollish text

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It has been a full week since Bular started living in Trollmarket and so far... the adjustment was not going well. Every time Bular went out either with Kanjigar, Blinky, or Aaarrrgghh to do errands all the trolls in the market fled from him in fear or tried to provoke him into a fight so that he can be punished for going back on his oath with death. Thankfully Vendel addressed the denizens of troll market by reminding everyone that trying to provoke him into a fight didn't count as him breaking his oath and even imprisoned some trolls for disturbing the peace after one too many shops had been forced closed, Bular was as amazed as he was shocked to see so many trolls causing the very destruction and havoc they feared from him.

There was also the other issue with his lack of an income. So far Bular was given some aid from the troll tribunal until he could find a job to provide for himself and Borhart. But ever time he approached a shop, blacksmith, or even a pub that was hiring, he would get turned down with some banning him from their place of business for simply being there.

Bular groaned as he sat down with Kanjigar in Blinky's library . At least he had some places that he could go to get a breather besides his home. It was also a relief that Blinky trusted him enough to house sit for him while he went. Borhart was happily napping in the crib Blinky and Aaarrrggh still had from before while Bular watched his son sleep without a care in the world. Kanjigar was preoccupied with lecturing another troll from the marketplace for causing a riot after Bular's last failed interview (or lack there of) when a female troll he could've sworn he had seen before ran inside unannounced.

" TROLLHUNTER THIS IS URGENT, THAT GNOME FROM LAST TIME CAME...back"

Bagdwella gulped as she and Bular just stared at each other awkwardly while to stunned to break the silence. Bagdwella had actually saw Bular up close once before a few days ago when she was out doing errands and caught sight of Bular and Blinky when they were chased out of a shop. If she remembered correctly there was a brief moment where they exchanged glances as Bular and Blinky dodged all the trash being thrown at them by the owner himself ( as a shop keeper herself that was just unbecoming no matter the reason)

Bular finally coughed to break the silence and hopefully the tension in the air " um... I'm sorry Kanjigar isn't here at the moment. He's busy trying to dispel the rumors about Aaarrrgghh being my spy in Trollmarket after my last... Never mind..."

Bagdwella did a double take hearing Bular speaking to her so calmly and respectfully, He wasn't the savage brute that many have claimed him during the age of Camelot. Bagdwella sighed in frustration as the news of Kanjigar's current situation sunk in. How was she going to get rid of that gnome by herself unless...

Bagdwella looked at Bular as she took a deep breath. She was desperate and against all odds and her every instinct telling her otherwise she had only one option left " Since Kanjigar and Aaarrrgghh are still out dealing with other matters... can you... help me get rid of the gnome in my shop. I understand that your looking for work with very little success so I'll happily pay you for your assistance"

Bular did a double take as he took his time process everything. It was too good to be true, While He was wary of a possible double cross thanks to his time dealing with the changelings... mostly Stricklander. Deep down Bular knew that he was running out of options and he needed to swallow his pride for Bohart's sake.

" I'll be happy to help but I need to inform Blinky of this if we come across him on the way over. I hope you don't mind having Borhart with us while I deal with that gnome. Thank you for trusting me for this. I may not be the Trollhunter but I can certainly apprehend one little gnome  "

Bagdwella smiled as she and Bular got ready to head to her shop. After introducing herself formally, she and Bular went out with Borhart happily enjoying the trip outside as they walked. Bagdwella adored Borhart finding the little whelp to be endearing. Despite the number of stares from everyone both she and Bular were able to have a surprisingly pleasant conversation, talking about the little things about their lives, Bular's unfortunately difficult time with his mistreatment, and random gossip until they made it to Bagdwella's shop. 

" Watch out" Bular pulled Bagdwella to his side with his free hand when a can flew towards her. " Stay here with Borhart. I'll deal with him " Bular ran in to grab the gnome as the little vermin continued to trash the shop. Bagdwella was impressed of how Bular was able to keep up with the nimble creauture despite his large frame. Much to her relief Bular was careful not to break anything as he was in pursuit. Bagdwella was careful to keep Borhart far away from the chaos while Borhart watched his father in confusion turned delight. 

Bular was able to back the pesky gnome into a corner and capture him with ease. Bagdwella was relieved that the gnome was caught before any permanent damage had been done. Just as Bular finished tying the gnome up in a burlap sack on of the shelves he accidentally bumped into had lost it's balance and was falling over. Bagdwella tried to run to safety with Borhart when she tripped on one of the trinkets the gnome scattered on the floor.

"BAGDWELLA HOLD ON"  Bular charged forward and caught the shelf before it fell over. Kanjigar walked in to Bagdwella's shop after he was finally done with the dispute from earlier to help Bagdwella... only to catch her and Bular kneeling on the floor together fairly close to each other.