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75. Ledgers

by Lady Leticia Scarlet-Bloesembhel Voetdhel-Montaneus

As Scarlet sat at her desk, the weight of responsibility pressing down on her shoulders, she found herself lost in a sea of paperwork, drowning in doubts and uncertainties. The question lingered in her mind like a persistent echo: Would they be proud of her? Was she even on the right path?
 
Taking a moment to break away from the monotony, she reached for her cup of honey lavender and chamomile tea, its soothing aroma enveloping her senses. With each sip, warmth spread through her body, offering a brief respite from the chaos of her thoughts.
 
Leaning back in her chair, Scarlet allowed her mind to drift, seeking solace in memories of brighter days. And then, like a beam of sunlight piercing through the clouds, one particular memory emerged from the depths of her consciousness.
 
In the memory, Scarlet found herself seated in a brightly lit cave, the air filled with the scent of grilled cheese sandwiches and the sound of laughter. Across from her sat her mentor, Sniffles, a racoon-kin with a mischievous glint in her eyes wrote a few questions on a piece of slate before she slide it over to Scarlet.
 
"Why did Aunty Áskatla take you in?" young Scarlet had asked, her curiosity piqued.
 
With a playful grin, Sniffles leaned forward, her whiskers twitching in amusement. "Well, you see, my dear Berry, you don't need to have qualifications to be a math teacher, you just need a face like this," she guestered to her face, "to be let into rich people's houses and once there, you can eat their cheese."
 
Scarlet couldn't help but giggle at Sniffles' response. "So, you went for the cheese?"
 
"Of course!" Sniffles chuckled, taking another bite of her sandwich. "Wouldn't you?"
 
Contemplating for a moment, Scarlet shook her head. "No, I don't think so. I want to be a language teacher."
 
Sniffles nodded approvingly. "That's the spirit, Cherry-Berry. Follow your passion. But don't forget, even if math isn't your favorite, it's still important. I believe it will be your greatest strenght."
 
Scarlet sighed, her youthful defiance giving way to reluctant acceptance. "Yes, Mommy... I mean, Sniffles."
 
With a tender smile, Sniffles pulled Scarlet into a warm embrace. "I love you, Cherry-Berry. And whatever you need me to be, I'll always be here for you."
 
As the memory faded, Scarlet returned to the present, her heart heavy with gratitude and longing. "You were right, Sniffles," she whispered to herself, her fingers tracing the lines of the ledgers before her. "Math may not be my favorite, but it's where I excel. Thank you, even if I hate it."

Continue reading...

  1. 01. Settling in
  2. 02. Fist Fight at a fancy Ball
  3. 03. It's a Lion not a 'Cat'
  4. 04. Patron's tea and dance
  5. 05. The escort job
  6. 06. Update: Today's purchase list
  7. 07. Escort for Bella and the Loot King
  8. 08. Sirens and a chase in town
  9. 09. Got abducted again
  10. 10. Jams and Jellies
  11. 11. New Dog
  12. 12. Guards in the Trees
  13. 13. Temple Visit
  14. 14. New Pup & Outing
  15. 15. Training exercises
  16. 16. Fighting over an idol
  17. 17. Jobs galore
  18. 18. New stationary
  19. 19. A small visit
  20. 20. Slaps and shows
  21. 21. Today's meal
  22. 22. Homesick
  23. 23. Lanterns in the sky
  24. 24. Baby in the park
  25. 25. The Heist
  26. 26. Update: Guild
  27. 27. Mines and Traps
  28. 28. New clothes
  29. 29. I made Journeyer!
  30. 30. Investment shopping
  31. 31. The Pit (fights)
  32. 32. Ghosts of the past
  33. 33. Unexpected ending in a Play
  34. 34. Today's meal
    https://www.worldanvil.com/hero/journal/1aa083c5-ae1f-4624-a724-197a3f8704e3/view
  35. 35. Spies and secrets
  36. 36. Wanted: Three Hand Gang (WED)
  37. 37. Well it's official
  38. 38. Hags and stones
  39. 39. Death and visitations
  40. 40. the shell game
  41. 41. Anger and plots
  42. 42. The jobs so far
  43. 43. (Doodles)
  44. 44. Meetings and Partings
  45. 45. Double checking
  46. 46. An office Scene
    8/01/2023
  47. 47. An(other) office Scene
  48. 48. Paperwork
  49. 49. Behind the curve
  50. 50. Notes and notation
  51. 51. Cake and notes
  52. 52. Paperwork on the high seas
  53. 53. Pics and notes
  54. 54. A small talk
  55. 55. Small notes
  56. 56. The Dressmaker
  57. 57. (food)
  58. 58. Notes
  59. 59. Putting the clues together
  60. 60. Notes
  61. 61. Tea cakes (& slights)
  62. 62. Updates
  63. 63. Board Meetings during battles
  64. 64. Updates
  65. 65. Field command
  66. 66. I am okay
  67. 67. Mountains of paperwork
  68. 68. Needed Vacation
  69. 70. A note
  70. 71. An update
  71. 72. Dissapointment
  72. 73. Notes
  73. 74. Journal entry
  74. 75. Ledgers
  75. 76. Food
  76. 77. An update
  77. 78. A thought
  78. 79. Basking in Dusk's light
  79. 80. A note
  80. 81. A letter home
  81. 82. A dream/a journal entry
  82. 83. An update
  83. 84. Working long hours
  84. 85. A dream, a memory
  85. 86. A meeting
  86. 87. The ride home

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