You wake warm and cozy in your bed. Stretching, you glance out the window. You have a brilliant view of Vesuvia from the second floor of the shop. The trees are a beautiful red with their leaves scattered about the city.
You roll over only to find that Asra isn't in bed with you. Unusual, even if he wakes up first he usually stays in bed to cuddle with you.
Standing up, you make your way down to the shop. There, you find Asra, all ready in his jacket and hat.
"Ah, you're finally awake." Asra smiles as he spots you.
"Where are you going?" You ask him. He usually opens the shop first thing in the morning.
"It's Vesuvia's Thanksgiving!" He tells you excitedly. Then, seeing your puzzled stare, continues. "Nadia implemented it, it's a day where we celebrate the founding of Vesuvia!"
You nod, "Is there some sort of festival?" You ask. The Harvest Festival had been a huge hit with the people of Vesuvia.
"Sort of, the main focus is the feast though!" Asra tells you. "Now, come on! Nadia and everyone else is waiting for us!"
You quickly run upstairs, throwing some clothes on before heading back to Asra. Shrugging on your coat, you both head out to the palace. Asra takes your hand as you walk through the city.
Leaves fly about through the air, but the wind isn't cold. You pass by closed shops, it seems that everyone will be celebrating this Thanksgiving.
Asra looks at you, "I'm glad I get to be spending this Thanksgiving with you." He says softly before looking away. "There was a time where I thought I'd never get to celebrate anything with you again, never see you again-"
You cut him off, "We'll be celebrating many and many things together." You assure him.
He smiles, giving you a peck on the cheek as you arrive at the palace.
Getting inside, you're greeted by Portia, who is decked out in brown sweater with little turkeys on it.
"Welcome!" She grins. "We were waiting on you!"
Julian appears from behind her, holding what appears to be a garland made of paper turkeys. "Don't worry, you're just in time to make plenty of hand turkeys." Julian says, rolling his eyes.
Portia punches him in the arm, "You had the option of helping me with the centerpieces!"
"Ow!" Julian says, rubbing his arm. "I know, I know!"
Asra laughs, "Well, I suppose we can help you with those turkeys, Julian."
"See? Now you can't complain!" Portia grins, turning and heading down the hallway.
Julian gestured to you both, "Come on, we're set up in the dining room."
You follow Julian to the grand dining room. It's huge, big enough to fit most of the people of Vesuvia. Tables are set up all around, ready for the huge feast.
On the other side of the room Nadia is instructing a servant on how to set up the tables.
She turns as you enter, smiling. "Welcome, I'm glad you both came!" She says, weaving her way through the tables to get you.
"Hey, you can't put them to work, I'm using them as my workers." Julian jokes with her.
Nadia chuckles, waving her hand, "They're all yours Doctor, I just wanted to welcome some of my dearest guests."
"We're glad to be here, Nadia." Asra says.
"Countess! There is more to do before the feast!" A servant calls.
