Rebecca In The Moonlight Empire
Chapter 5: Habit
Early in the morning (5:00 AM)
REBECCA
*I woke up early to prepare myself.*
REBECCA
My thoughts:
In the current time I come from I have a habit of waking up early when there is a class at school, I don't like being late and in a hurry.
when I wake up, first of all I pray to thank the Lord and ask for his guidance in my tasks.
I stretch my body to revive my blood
after that I take a deep breath to calm my mind
next I take a pencil and paper to write down my plans for that day and I am used to watching tutorial videos online to learn various skills and knowledge but right now the situation is different. (No Technology, limited resources and studies.)
REBECCA
*I approached the table and pulled the chair out a little and sat down, I started to write my thoughts and plan.*
In the 11th century, writing instruments and materials were quite different from those used today:
# Writing Instruments
1. *Quill pens*
2. *Ink*
# Writing Materials
1. *Parchment*
2. *Vellum*
3. *Papyrus*
# Alternative Drawing Tools
1. *Stylus*:
2. *Charcoal*:
These writing instruments and materials were used for various purposes, including literature, correspondence, and record-keeping.
Housekeeper
Knock! knock!
(knocking the door)
Housekeeper
"Good morning, my lady."
(Bows)
REBECCA
*I looked at her and smiled.*
Housekeeper
"My lady, It's amazing that you woke up early because I'm used to going early to wake you up and in fact you're hard to wake up. You still lose your mind when I try to wake you up and you still throw pillows at me and scream."
REBECCA
"Don't worry, from now on I won't bother you to wake me up."
Housekeeper
"My lady, What are you writing? this is the first time I saw that, it's strange"
(I asked her curiously.)
REBECCA
"Just ignore it, no matter what I explain, you won't understand me."
Housekeeper
"I understood, my lady. I'll get water and a towel so you can clean your face and body."
Housekeeper
"Yes, my lady?"
REBECCA
"Didn't you say there are tubs here? Prepare them and that's what I need."
Housekeeper
"Oh, you're going to soak your body?"
Housekeeper
"then I will prepare it"
(Bows and left.)
REBECCA
*I went to the closet to look at clothes.*
REBECCA
*All I saw were white clothes.* (Disappointed)
Housekeeper
Knock! knock!
(knocking the door)
Housekeeper
"My lady, Your tub is ready."
REBECCA
"Okay, lead the way"
Housekeeper
*Bows and lead the way*
REBECCA
"Thank you, you can leave me now and please prepare my clothes."
Housekeeper
"Okay, I'll take it now."
(Bows and left).
REBECCA
My thoughts:
It feels so good to take a bath, but people here rarely take baths, maybe they're just not used to it, but I'm used to taking a bath every day.
The flowers placed in the tubs are so fragrant, but it's like this here because there's no soap.
Housekeeper
Knock! knock!
(knocking the door)
Housekeeper
"My lady, I brought your clothes."
REBECCA
"Thank you, by the way what kind of flower did you put here? I love the smell of it and it makes me feel calm." 🥰
Housekeeper
"My Lady, it is Rosemary used for it's fragrance and potential health benefits."
REBECCA
"What you did was great, I loved it so much, so next time, do it like this again." 😍
Housekeeper
"Thanks for the compliment, My Lady. It is an honor for me to be able to serve you, so I will give my best" 😍
REBECCA
*I went up and took the towel, wiped my whole body and put on a chemise.*
REBECCA
"Brenda, help me put on the Kirtle dress again because it's so hard to wear."
Housekeeper
"Yes, My lady."
(I helped her put on her clothes.)
REBECCA
*I wrapped the towel around my hair because it was wet.*
REBECCA
"Brenda, Come and head to my room, help me fix my hair."
(I slowly turned to her.)
Housekeeper
"Sure, My Lady."
REBECCA
"Brenda, What can I put on my hair?"
Housekeeper
"Olive oil, My Lady".
REBECCA
"Okay, bring it to me."
Housekeeper
"This is it my lady, I added Rosemary extract to it."
REBECCA
"Perfect, Please apply it to my hair and comb it, then tie it back up like yesterday."
Housekeeper
"Yes, my lady"
(I started combing her hair, it was easy to comb because her hair was very straight down to her waist.)
Housekeeper
Her hair is styled like this but its color is black, By the way I put her Gold Hair Clip so just imagine it replacing that shining Hair Clip in the image. 😁
REBECCA
My thoughts:
I prefer pearl earrings to diamonds.
LADY MYRA
Knock! Knock!
(knocking the door)
LADY MYRA
"Good morning, my dear"
( I entered)
REBECCA
"Hail, Grandmother"
(I stood up from my seat and Bows)
LADY MYRA
"Oh, your so beautiful my dear.
You change over night, Your like the Princess now. Hahaha"
(I kissed her on the cheek.)
REBECCA
"Thanks for the compliment, Grandma" 😊
Housekeeper
"My Ladies, the Breakfast is ready."
LADY MYRA
"Come on my dear and go to the dining room"
REBECCA
"Yeah, Grandma because I'm done getting dressed and ready" 😁
REBECCA
"Hail, Grandfather."
(Bows)
LORD JULIO
"You're taking so long, the food will get cold before you're even there."
LADY MYRA
"My love, there you are again, it's too early to get angry, just calm down."
(I sat on the chair next to his and held his thigh.)
LORD JULIO
"Ehemm..."
(I glared at her.)
LADY MYRA
"Anyway, Come my dear and sit down to eat."
( I pointed to the chair in front of me.)
REBECCA
"Thank you, Grandma."
(Gently pull the chair out and sit down.)
LADY MYRA
"I enjoy watching you my dear , Your gestures are very elegant. You are a real lady than before, You eat like a child." 😁
REBECCA
*When I heard what she said, I suddenly choked up so I covered my mouth with a handkerchief.*
LADY MYRA
"Oh, drink some water my dear."
(I handed her water.)
REBECCA
*I accepted the glass of water and drank. After that I gently wiped my mouth.*
When Lord Julio finished eating, he stood up.
LORD JULIO
"Rebecca, when you finish eating, come to my study room."
REBECCA
"Sure, Grandfather."
(I was a little nervous.)
Lord Julio leave the dining room
REBECCA
"I'm done eating, grandma, I'll go first."
LADY MYRA
"Sure my dear." 😊
REBECCA
*I slowly stood up and approached Brenda*
REBECCA
"Brenda, what is the method used to clean teeth?"
(I whispered to her.)
Housekeeper
"Okay my lady, I'll show you".
(Bows and lead the way.)
Housekeeper
*I took a cloth, salt and a glass of water.*
REBECCA
"now what to do with that?"
Housekeeper
"You will put salt in the water and gargle while you rub the cloth on your teeth."
REBECCA
My thoughts:
This is how they clean their teeth, there are no toothbrushes and toothpaste these days.
I'm still used to brushing my teeth so whether I like it or not I'll do their method.
Housekeeper
"My lady, you can use mint to make your breath fresh" 😁
(I handed her the mint.)
REBECCA
*I applied a little to my teeth and rubbed it with a cloth.*
REBECCA
"Spicy in the mouth"
(I gargle repeatedly until I finish the water in the glass.)
Housekeeper
"That's really the effect of that, but it will also wear off and you'll just feel cold in your mouth."
REBECCA
"Okay, thanks for help. Brenda"
REBECCA
*After this, I went to grandpa's study room.*
REBECCA
I just want to add something about my Habit, You know before I came here I drank because I Love drinking liquor and eating chips specially if I'm stressed 😁
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Kaylin
It blew my mind!
2025-07-24
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