After a few hours, it was time for me to go home. Unfortunately, some of my clients were super rough and a couple even had to be thrown out. Worse yet, Valentine was furious when he heard I started crying during the next to last session. He did not punish me then, but I sure got it later. He did not touch my face, but the rest of me will need time to heal. Assuming that will be allowed. The walk home takes a century because of how much pain I'm in. This makes me all the more grateful that my last client was a kind man. Come to think of it though, it was strange. See, when a man goes to that place, it is always for one thing. But this man never got that far. He was even more flustered and uncomfortable than the first one. The moment I thought he was ok, I started to remove my clothing since it was clear he wasn't going to. But then he started freaking out and I had to put my corset back on. He apologized for the inconvenience and insisted that we just lie there. He explained that he thought he was ready to try, but apparently not. So he decided to have me hold him close instead so that way he wouldn't be waisting my time. During that time, he ended up falling asleep. I must say, he is certainly a unique fellow. After his hour nap, we hugged and he thanked me for not being angry or anything. He paid me for my time and was even extremely generous with his tip. I earned 2 Sequinscale crystals. They are magic stones made from special merfolk scales. The scales are given to humans when they fall off, but that does not happen very often so they are quite valuable. Which means anyone possessing them are rich. Just one is worth 35 silver, and he gave me two. Father will hopefully be pleased... But the man told me they were mine. He said that he expects me to treat myself with them. But there's plenty here. So I will. But after I buy food for the household. I'll sneak gifts to my siblings. Father will just want money for ale. And for Isabella and Pentious I will buy armor polish and a top hat. That doesn't leave much for me, but that's fine. The only thing I really need is more makeup for work. One would think a doctor would be better, but I cannot let anyone know I am injured. Too many questions. Far too many. Telling them about Valentine would lead to telling them about work, which would then spiral out of control really fast. Making up a believable lie is out of the question too. I am unwed, so I have no husband to blame. And even if I were married, it would be to... A woman. And if I am allowing my wife to do this to me, then I am worthless. So no. A doctor is not an option. It is starting to get late, so I pick up the pace. First I stop by the market for dinner. I purchase bread, some meat, and a few herbs, fruits, and vegetables. Pricey, but well worth it. And I have exactly what I thought I would have left. Next I buy a necklace for Minevera. I can't get anything for Arthur just yet. I haven't the time. So I go on home so I can avoid upsetting father. Or that was the plan. Instead I bump into someone. Or rather, they bump into me. I look down and see a red faced man looking like he had just done some horrible crime.
"Whatever is the matter, sir?"
Then I realize that he looks familiar. Brown hair, red-brown eyes, glasses, a charming smile... It's the kind man from earlier! The one who literally paid me to hold him while he slept.
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