The Owl House, Broken Hearts, Shattered Bones

After a Long Day

Korril's P. O. V

After receiving a promotion and a pep talk from Ms. Lilith last night, I felt more Pride, more confident and less depressed after that rejection. I know I should move on, but it's so damn hard to forget, what's worse is that forgiving is the hardest.

Now that I was classified as a Platoon officer, my job is going to be more difficult, now that I'll be commanding a number of witches from the Coven.

I could really use a pick me up, good thing I was placed on a local precinct, I went out and decided to buy some Apple Blood, w/h alcoholic content. I decided to pay my folks a visit since they sold alcohol. Surely they'll sell to me, even though I'm only 17. I remembered when I first had alcohol, 15 years old, it was a little family get together and my old man let me drink the whole bottle, it was bitter, but I sure do loved it, and besides, it's my break.

I wore my mask and headed through the market place, where my grandma sets up shop evey Friday and Weekends, sometimes, with the help of my mom, I also tagged along at times so that I get a free drink at night.

After a while of walking and searching, I saw where they set up shop, there was quite a line but I decided to wait. . . . .

After 15 minutes of waiting, I was finally on front, my grandmother was shock to see and EC official, but as soon as I removed my mask, she began to settle down.

Korril: Granny, it's OK, it's me, your Grandson.

Issyl (Grandmother): Oh, my boy, I thought I was being shut down.

Korril: No need to worry, I need 3 bottles of the good stuff.

Mom: Korril, it has been over a month.

Korril: Hey, mom. I'm sorry it's just that it's been a hard time in the Emperor's Coven.

Issyl: Ehhh, why bother with the Emperor and his Coven.

Korril: Well, it's my duty and responsibility as a member and an officer.

Mom: Officer? You've been promoted?

Korril: Uhm... Yeah, 1st Lieutenant.

Issyl: Well look at you, keep on doing whatever your doing, and maybe some day you get to be the Coven leader.

Mom: This is so exciting!....

Korril: Yeah, I don't think I'm cut out being a Coven lea.....

Issyl: Oh, quit your blabbering, your here because you want to buy a drink right?

Korril: Y-Yeah, sure, I'll take 3 bottles.

Mom: Just don't drink during your duty, dear.

Korril: I wasn't planning to, mother.

Grandmother went to the back and picked up a crate full of alcohol and sold the requestes amount to me.

Issyl: Now are you paying for this or what?

Me: Sure, 20 snails for each bottle, right?

Mom: For you, dear, we'll make it 15 snails.

Issyl: You and your privilege buyers.

Mom: Run long now, dear, don't be late for your duty.

Korril: I will, tell Foster and Taurel I said hi.

Mom: We will.

After that family reunion, u hid the bottles in my Stash and and hid said stash I did eat cape. At night, I'll be drinking on my quarters, now that I'm an officer, My quarters are upgraded, unlike the last room I slept in, small and I can definitely hear snoring from the next room.

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I was patrolling the streets accompanied by 3 of my subordinates. We were tasked to keep an eye out for any Wild Witch Activity and 'Try' to apprehend and capture Eda The Owl Lady, all the while maintaining the peace.

We then returned to a local Police Station after our shift, and then someone else will take the night patrol.

I bid them men goodbye and decided to rent a room from a dormitory, as long as I report on early or on time.

I entered a building called Wondering Slumber, it was a fairly conditioned and an affordable place to stay. I went in and noticed the receptionist was looking at me, probably because I'm in my uniform. I asked if there was an available room to stay in for the night and she said yes.

I payed 75 Snails to stay for the night, if I rent this room for a month, then it would cost me 1,850, as this is a retail establishment and not a wholesale.

After she gave me the keys, I head upstairs to find my room. Room number 7, the wooden door looked old, and the it's wood, slightly eroded.

I inserted my key and opened the door, I looked around and notices that this room was adequately cleaned, sure there were cobwebs, pixie dust and a few Pixies roaming around asking for my skin, and of course I swatted them to death. There was a small living room, a kitchen with drawers, a table and only one chair (Is this motel mocking me?), a small bedroom area, and an even smaller bathroom.

Korril: A bit of a fixer upper, but nothing like a good cleaning can't handle this room.

I closed down the door but didn't notice it was slightly opened, a gap where people can peep in.

I picked up a broom and a mop that was conveniently placed in the room and started cleaning from bottom to top. Floors swept, walls and ceiling dusted, windows cleaned, the bathroom needed more time to be cleaned, kitchen, spotless.

It took me 45 minutes to clean the room but not all the areas are touched yet. I then heard a creak on the door, I turned around saying "Who's there" and nearly caused a fire spell, only to see the same Receptionist lady I had encountered and rented the room.

Lady: I'm sorry, but the door was'nt fully shut, there was noise and I came to check it out.

Korril: It's OK.
Dispelled the magic spell

Lady: Wow, no one in this motel has ever cleaned their room, nor the Janitor even did a great job at cleaning .

Korril: Your point?

Lady: Oh, right, I'm the owner of this establishment, and definitely not some receptionist.

Korril: Wait, I thought you were the receptionist.

Lady: Folks get that a lot, but it's OK. I noticed how clean you made this room. Cleaner than any room in here.

Korril: OK, and?....

Lady: Oh, sorry, my point is, if you want to rent this room, I can give you a discount, so as long as you clean it and do the maintenance.

Korril: Yeah, this room looked like it could use some maintaining, what's the offer?

Lady: I'll rent you this room for 950 snails for a month if you keep doing this, Officer.

Korril: Hmmm. Deal.

After accepting the deal, I paid the required amount with discount to rent this old room. Being in the Emperor's Coven means good pay as long as you ascend to the ranks. The higher your rank or position, the bigger the pay.

Of course the Lady kept asking questions about the Emperor's Coven, I answered some, but didn't answered all her questions seeing as it's classified.

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After that awkward conversation, I finally went to my room after paying at the register. I sat on my bed and got a bottle from my stash, the up ugh it wasn't cold, luckily, I can use an ice spell to lower it's temperature.

I grabbed a bucket from the kitchen, cleaned it, cast an ice spell and filled it the bucket with ice, and then placed all three bottles of liquor in it.

Though I probably shouldn't drink too much since J have to report tomorrow, I'll moderate my drinking, after all, what can three bottles do?

I played the Celtic with a relaxing tune to help settle the mood. 10:21 pm, I can still stay up for another bottle.

To be continued