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Castle Of Thorns [Mature]
Unconscious
[Verzyne Duchy - Barthof Village]
When Raven arrives at Madam Brinsley's house, the old woman is already finished with her work and waiting for him on the front porch of her home.
Julia Brinsley
You surely took your time, boy. Did the old man forced you to stay?
Young Raven smiles sheepishly at the accusing stare of the old madam.
Young Raven (ML)
Sorry, Madam Brinsley. Mister Jared asked me to accompany him for a while. Oh, by the way, the pie is super delicious! You're a great cook, Madam Brinsley!
Madam Brinsley 'tsks' at his enthusiasm.
Julia Brinsley
You already calling him Jared? In that case, I insist that you address me as Julia.
Raven laughs at the madam's competitiveness.
Young Raven (ML)
Okay, Madam Julia.
Julia Brinsley
Anyway, I've finished my work. Let's go to your home; I have some food and medicine for your mother.
At the mention of his mother, Raven starts to worry again.
Young Raven (ML)
Foolish me, how can I forgot? Let's go, Madam Julia. Mister Lowell said he'll be waiting at the Golls Tavern once he finished delivering his goods. I think he should be done soon.
After telling her daughter that she's going to the Montez's house, Julia leaves the house with Raven in tow.
As they walk toward the tavern, Raven notices that Julia is quite well known in the village.
Some people wave at her; some others even stop and greet her cheerfully.
Even the kids are no exception; they come to say hello to the grumpy-yet-kind old madam every now and then.
Young Raven (ML)
Madam Julia, you seem to be very famous.
Julia Brinsley
Hm. Maybe because many of my relatives work for the Duke. The other villagers seem to think of me as 'partly-noble', when I'm just nothing but a cook.
Young Raven (ML)
Mister Jared said that some people are snobbish because they are related to noble families. But you are very kind, Madam Julia. You must be a good person.
Julia Brinsley
You and your sweet mouth. No wonder your mother treats you so preciously. Here, eat some candy! A reward for complimenting me.
The two chat casually as they make their way toward the tavern.
When they arrive, the tavern is already full of people. Some are dining. Some are sitting together with friends while sipping ales. The servers are busy delivering food and drinks around the tavern.
Raven looks around and finally finds Lowell sitting in one of the tables, talking to his friend.
Young Raven (ML)
Mister Lowell!
Bernard Lowell
Raven! You've finished?
Young Raven (ML)
I have. Sorry for making you wait.
Bernard Lowell
Nah. I'm having a good time here with my friend Jerome.
Tavern guest 1
Hello! Nice to meet you!
Young Raven (ML)
Nice to meet you too, Sir.
Raven politely greets the other man.
Young Raven (ML)
Mister Lowell, Madam Julia wants to go with us. She said she's going to check on my mother.
Bernard Lowell
Good day to you, Madam!
Julia Brinsley
Good day, Bernard. Mind taking me for a ride to the Montez's?
Bernard Lowell
Of course not, Madam. Let me settle my bill first; then we can leave shortly. I think we will be able to arrive before it's dark.
Lowell calls for one of the servers and asks for a bill. Once he settles his payment, they proceed to leave and get on the carriage outside.
Julia Brinsley
So how long has she been sick?
Raven thinks for a moment.
Young Raven (ML)
I think she's been feeling unwell for the last few days. But with only the two of us at home, and me unable to do much housework, Mother has been going around the house doing the chores. This morning, she finally felt weak enough to stay in bed.
Julia Brinsley
Hm, the Emers girl also started feeling sick a couple of days ago...
Bernard Lowell
Do you think it might be contagious?
Julia Brinsley
I don't know. The other family members seem fine.
Bernard Lowell
We'll just have to see, then.
[Verzyne Duchy - Montez family home]
The three finally arrive at dusk.
Raven immediately runs toward the house, while Lowell assists Julia unloading the things she brings.
Young Raven (ML)
Mother? I'm home!
No replies can be heard from inside.
When he enters the house, he finds his mother lying unconscious on the living room's floor.
Young Raven (ML)
Mother? Help! Madam Julia! Mister Lowell! My mother faints!
Upon hearing the young boy's panic cry, the two adults immediately abandon their things and rush toward the house.
Julia Brinsley
Mariya? Mariya, wake up! Can you hear me?
Lowell helps to move Mariya to a more comfortable position. Julia moves the younger woman's head and place it on her lap.
Julia Brinsley
She's burning with fever.
Young Raven (ML)
Oh my God, what should I do? I shouldn't have left her alone...
Raven is still in shock from discovering the still figure of his mother.
Julia Brinsley
Let's bring her to the doctor, Bernard.
Lowell nods in agreement and carefully lifts the unconscious woman into his arms.
Bernard Lowell
Come on, Raven. It will be dangerous for you to stay behind.
Still feeling out of sorts, Raven obediently gets on the carriage and follows the adults back into the village to visit the doctor's clinic.
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