Departure

It took but an hour for house Vedro to be on the move.

They had allowed time for lunch. Having light soup , soft bread and boiled meats with a bit of sour ale to settle it down .

The sounds of plates clattering went on in silence as they finished thier meal.

After, they prepared for the day.

Buckles we’re latched ,trousers were snapped on , rugged boots fell roughly onto feet and a firm leather covering was laid atop bodices and blouses.

When a sword found way to the Lord Zabu’s hip and daggers disappeared into Lady Zabu’s bodice they were ready to go.

The warrior nobles were prepared to find their son a teacher of war.

Just then .

A carriage rolled its weight right around the paved road in front of their home, alerting all inside of it presence with its creaky wheels and the strong smell of horses that came with it.

The door opened abruptly.

Flicked open with the force of a hammer then caught with the grace of a prayamantris. A tall man bowed lowly with the door in his fingertips then spoke deeply.

Lord, lady , young heir , the carriage is ready.

LordVedro nooded back.

“Solid as always Vist.

I’d say , You are one hell of a butler. “

The butler known as Vist gave the lord Vedro a small rebuttal along with a tight smile .

“My lord , I am a man of the gods.”

Lord Vedro laughed . “That’s right isn’t it . “Then the grizzly sized man looked looked toward his family.

The LordVedro took his wife’s arm and his large hand wrapped upon the young boys as he pulled ahead to the door .

The boy, former cell smiled as he walked through the door. It was nice to have fingers . Then he remembered his revenge and his face changed again to be fueled with anger.

Come now , young masta, what’s tearing into your mangos .

The voice that spoke was sort of slinky. Like the type that would find it’s way out of trouble when it was in sight, and come back later when no one was looking .

The boy looked up to maid no. 2 and her wild red hair glistening in the sun and her warm brown eyes glinting mischievously .

he frowned.Be quiet Noisy Nina . The boy said climbing into the carriage .

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The wooden body shifted under his weight but the springs beneath simply bounced before settling into position.

“Young Masta .” the maid complained .

The remaining Vedro family found thier way into the carriage next . Shuffling theyoung Zabu far over the leather seats and into the corner of the carriage.

Smushed he thought.

Grizzly father , why are we not in the bigger carriage .

Lord Vedro thought about that for a second. His leather armor rustling as he brought hand to chin . Then he frowned rubbing his temple .

He turned the question to his butler , whom he left in charge of such things. Why did we get a new carriage Vist?

Vist spoke up from the outside of the carriage we’re he held the reigns to the horses and looked forward steady, this one has less bump on the road Master Zabu.

“For the more ‘shaky’ situations.” The butler added the words with a sort of air that Zabu couldn’t make out.

Ah yes , LordVedro said with remembrance and a smile that made his gold tooth shine . The large man looked outside the window and pondered aloud .

“Wonder when the next batch of excitement is coming.” He said smiling.

Lady Vedro Simply sighed at that, then turned her head to the young hier who still sat with a face of minor rage and no light amount of annoyance.

Dear she said patting his hair gently , you still haven’t talked of the why of your revenge.

“The young masta is out for revenge ? “

The boy thought of how to explain it , when a voice broke his thoughts from the carriages front.

“Quiet Noisy Nina,” the boy said over his rage.

The maid cackled lightly

“Ya need some help young Masta?, I’m a fancy finger with a blade. “

“No” both lady and Lord Vedro said at once.

Your blade is not dignified.

You’re too crazy girl.

The young heirs curiosity was peaked.

“What kind of weapon do you use Nina ? “

“Zabu, You are my heir . Lord Vedro ,spoke calmly but clearly. We will find you a good weapon instructor for the basics , and later you can learn all the other skills.

The young Zabu calmed.

“Ok grizzly father. “

Then in a quieter voice he said across the carriage . Lazy Nina tell me later .

For a second after the carriage rolled in silence .

What was that Zabu , his mother asked calmly.

It’s a secret the boy said back. A thing you do with a whisper.

He crossed his arms then and gave himself a strong nod, The carriage rolling along the cobble stones accenting the silence .

Well the Lord Vedro pondered thoughtfully.

Better having a son a bit weak in the mind then a son with a silver tongue .

The madam pondered a different thought, one of finding a way to instill common sense in her child.

A maid pondered another thought of steak and the end of her shift .

Together the inhabitants of the carriage sat In peaceful silence in their thoughts as the carriage rolled forward to the city.

Until a deep voice from its front once more broke the silence .

“ Young master, what is the reason for your revenge?” Vist the butler asked curiously

Three faces face palmed at the forgotten thought.

The young Zabu thought carefully on the matter, his face going to anger then slowing to a neutral annoyance.

“I was bested.” the young lord said with a sigh.