Life (Lapidot Medieval AU) unedited version. Canceled due to rewrite.

Judge

"Oi, kiddo," Prudens said, nudging Spinel, hoping to wake her up. She grumbled, digging her face deeper into the back of Prudens's neck. "Hey, if you wake up now, I'll get you anything you want," he said, in hopes of bribing her. He felt Spinel lift her head and smiled as she loosened her hold on his neck. He squatted and felt the weight of Spinel disappear. He craned his neck before looking at Spinel who was rubbing her eyes and letting out a yawn. Emotions surged through his chest before he pushed them down. His smile, however, did increase when she grabbed his hand.

Micah meowed at them and Prudens rolled his eyes before they walked to where the stalls that had fish on them, encased in blocks of ice. Spinel saw someone simply remove half the top of ice like it was lid. She turned to Prudens and saw he did the same, examining the fish. Curious, Spinel grabbed a large block and opened it, seeing a red snapper. Micah's head perked up and he placed a paw on Prudens's shin. Prudens looked up and saw what Micah was looking at. He internally groaned at the type of fish before placing the block down and walking to Spinel. She looked at him with wide eyes as he examined the fish.

"You want to carry this one?" Prudens asked her, earning a nod from her. "Okay. Micah will be... very happy about this."

After paying for the fish (and other food that would be important to them), Prudens lead Spinel to a shop where shoes were displayed. "You're not wearing any shoes," he said when Spinel's face filled with confusion.

"Oh... thank you," she quietly said before looking for a pair. Prudens only nodded before he sat down, scratching Micah's head as Spinel looked for shoes. Prudens lowered his hand before closing his eyes, taking a catnap to pass the time.

The door to the shop opened, the bells ringing. Prudens only shifted while Micah flicked an ear. Frantic tugging on his sleeve made Prudens open his eyes to see an ecstatic Spinel holding shoes that seemed similar to the boots a jester wore. He blinked away the blurriness caused from his nap before raising an eyebrow.

"You want to get these?" he asked, getting up and stretching slightly as to not distrub the brat on his shoulders. "Please! They're very comfy and look funny!" Spinel explained, her smile getting wider. Prudens let out a chuckle before picking up the shoe to examine it. He gave the shoe back to Spinel, whose smile grew as she bounced on her feet. Prudens looked down as he got out money before bumping into someone.

"Oh, my apologies," Prudens said as he looked up before squinting, his eyes raging in pain. Before him was an old man, wearing pure white robes and shoes. His bald head shined in the light. He also had a long beard. It was long enough to reach Prudens's waist. 

Prudens hated those that just copied Merlin's style, thinking it would make them "wiser." Hiding a face of distaste, Prudens listened to what the priest had to say. "No worries my good sir," he said in a bright voice before putting his hand out. Prudens waited exactly two seconds before shaking the priest's hand. 

Warnings flared inside of Prudens the moment his gloved hand touched the priest's bare hand. He then eyed the golden star on the priest's chest. 'Fuck,' he thought as he released his hand.

"I don't believe I've seen you around here," the priest said, something glinting in his eyes. "Just passing through," Prudens said, standing a little taller than he was before. "Ah. Well, I hope you enjoy your stay..." the priest said, inquiring for a name in the end. 

"Micah," Prudens bluntly lied, ending it right there. "Well then, Mr. Micah," the priest said with a smile,  "I am Father Gage, the priest of Evol, but I guess you already knew that." 

Prudens nodded, confirming his suspicions. "You should wear brighter clothes like your daughter," Father Gage added before walking out of the shop. "Have a blessed day!"