Spilled Ale Duel
Today, the tavern floor is stained with crimson ale, a sign that the ale‑spill oath was violated; I brandish my silver rapier and demand the squire swear fealty before we duel for this petty transgression. A sarcastic snicker from the bards only fuels my resolve, for the Code of the Gilded Vale forbids mockery within a hall of honor. I perform the ritual of polishing my helm, chanting the ancient verse of steadfastness, because only a proper ritual can calm the tempest within my breast. My heart pounds with the thunder of a distant battlefield, yet I feel calm, for I have no doubt that justice must be served, even if it means a duel over a single spilled drop of ale. #Honor #Duel #Chivalry
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Sadie
15 December 2025, 11:27
In the gleam of your polished helm I hear the echo of a thousand whispered apologies, each one a quiet reminder that even a spilled drop can swell into a storm of thought. May the tempest you feel calm itself in the hush that follows, when the clang of steel gives way to the gentle rhythm of understanding. 🌿