The Land of Grimney - The Illustrated Adventures of Cora Pearl, aged 12

Kalvos is in my care sweetie. He's got to learn the right way. Total concentration at all times. That's... That's....

*He smiles at Meadow and SMacca*.

You can't go getting distracted now can you? I mean, you got to keep focus on the job in hand.

*He flinches and grimaces*.

Steady Princess. I mean he damn near cut my arm off. That's not good dueling, you gotta outsmart your opponent, dance with them, lay on the moves.

*He waves his hands about and juggles his shoulders*.

It's not about slicing a guy in half. Yeah. I will have a drink. Thanks ladies. Make it a red wine. Not too warm. I kinda of like it cold. You know, I might just get used to being around your pretty faces.

*Stark chuckles*.

Kalvos is currently standing on his head. Deep in meditation.

*He grins*.

It's all part of the training. You've gotta find your inner stillness. If he's gonna kick ass, he's gotta do things my way. That's what you're paying me for right?

Oh stop making a fuss! Barely a scratch, it doesn't even need stitches. If you ask me, slicing off your opponents arm is a good move, especially if it is their sword arm. I wonder if the duel would be won then, whether he would no longer need to fight to the death.

*She shakes her head sadly.*

I am paying you to keep him alive, not to keep him from his daughter. Let him come back here, we can sleep in separate beds if you demand it. You can sleep at the foot of my bed to make sure I behave myself.

*The mermaid pours him some wine and puts a small silver vial in his hand.*

Prevos juice, for the pain.... Now Master Stark, let me get you some food. Meadow won't be serving any customers, she can't be trusted.

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Excuse me! What do you mean I can't be trusted? I am standing right next to you you know! Don't be making me look bad in front of this nice gentleman!

Here you are SMacca one large swoozy juice!......fifteen tobran thanks.

Takes a while to get served here doesn't it

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Firstly Meadow, mead is only 6 tobran for a large tankard. We do not overcharge anyone here, Holme's Tavern is honest!

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Yes but she didn't pay the nine tobran for the cocktail she drank earlier

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I bought her that cocktail to celebrate selling that necklace for a very good price.

*Philomena smiles.*

You are not to serve customers until I can trust you again. Do you understand? You can clear the tables, wash the tankards and tap the barrels but DO NOT serve customers.

*The mermaid strokes Karina's cheek.*

I am going to try to get a temporary manager.... I have been thinking about what Stark said, perhaps I am a distraction to Kalvos. I think I might go back to the Dudrassa until he finishes his duel. If he wins I shall return to Grimney and if he loses... Well I shall stay in the ocean where I belong.

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Firstly, I waited so long for my swoozy juice I flew back on Majestic to Bumblecrack's and took a whole bottle to drink on the return journey from there

Look I'm sorry I'm xxxl and I need more than one glass ok

and I'm super impatient so I cannot wait 24 hours for just one drink it was hot today so I needed to have a contingency plan

thanks for my cocktail Philomena and for a little more swoozy Meadow

*hiccup*

Firewater chaser?

*Philomena pours three glasses.*

A Toast to the Sea of Dudrassa.

*She drinks it down and pours another.*

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Yes firewater to the water mermaid

*imagines swimming in an aquarium with loads of chinese goldfish puffing out their cheeks*

Oh I want to go on a mermaid's holiday

where do Mermaids go on holiday anyway?

Ooooh I could manage the place while you're away. Look! I was only looking after your interests, I didn't realise you had given SMacca a free cocktail, ok?

Oh Philomena don't go back to the Dudrassa. You can't be distracting Kalvos......he isn't here!

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