Chapter 294: Visit From the Duchess

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Chapter 294: Visit From the Duchess I couldn't help but giggle as I watched Ipoala waddle over to the wooden ball that Rhefia had rolled through the grass, with Ehretia doing her best to keep up with the Robinkin, all while Aka was sprawled out on Rhefia's lap, napping. This had been going on for a few minutes now, and the Robinkin and Doe were having the time of their lives as they chased the ball and handed it back to their Dama, who rolled it back out and watched as they chased after it like dogs, both completely content with this simple style of play. We were thankful for it too, since it meant that they would be expending their energy quickly and tiring themselves out with something that we could control, meaning in a few minutes the two other children would be fast asleep beside Aka and giving Rhefia and I a few moments to ourselves. That was what Rhefia had been doing over the last hour, simply watching over the three children and observing me as I continued to contemplate what I wanted to do with this house, understanding entirely that this small cube that I would be constructing was experimental in multiple ways. There were a few things that I wanted to try, and the first was something simple, basic, and reliable, but something that I didn't really want to do again... To start though, I put down a wooden support beam on each corner, the wood carved into a large rectangle that was smooth and ready to be used for construction, and then I placed a single wooden wall between two of those beams. It was just plain old wood planks going horizontally across the gap, before I added a stone foundation at the bottom. Cozy and basic was what I would describe it as, and while not the most impressive to look at, it was good ole' reliable in terms of structure. But, again, basic and relatively boring. Rhefia scooped up the three little ones and made her way back to the carriage, climbing inside and concealing herself while the rest of us began to clean up the campsite a little to receive someone so important. Heila put on some tea while Prixisia went to guard the carriage that Rhefia was in, nonchalantly leaning against it as she watched everyone finish working. I donned a fresh set of clothing and my veil before making my way towards the entrance of the compound, where I waited for only a minute as I listened to the sound of hooves thunking against the dirt. Taking a deep breath, I watched as the Duchess rounded the bend on her reliable horse, the woman's red hair braided perfectly and left to snake over her large breasts, which were hugged tightly by a new red dress that she was wearing, this one embroidered with darker red flowers across its entire surface. Smiling warmly as she approached, the Duchess dismounted her horse and stood in front of me, her piercing blue eyes scanning my veil again. "Miss Astra, a pleasure to see you again. I do hope that the land's been treating you well?" I gave the beautiful Noble a curtsy as I answered her question, trying to keep the slight worry and nerves that I had out of my voice. "It has been, Duchess Poinset. Thank you for your concern." Pulling out a hand fan, the Duchess covered her plump lips as she giggled, her sky blue eyes never changing despite the mirth she was expressing vocally. "Of course, my dear. It is only right as neighbors, no? Now, how about we sit and chat for a few minutes, hmm? I have a few things I need to tell you..."

Chapter 294: Visit From the Duchess

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