garrattj

Five-Minute fiction - 00:19-00:24

To this point I have done nothing but give you warnings on what you will face as a servant of the Gallows. It is not an easy life that much is true, but that does not mean it cannot be somewhat comfortable. The servants are provided with more than any other citizen barring those of the richest classes. Food, shelter, and clothing are all provided. You will have the chance to see much of the surrounding countryside, perhaps more than you wish to, and you will come to know the pain and suffering of the community of which you serve. But that community will come to both love and respect you. Men will pass you in the street and nod their heads in respect. Women will curtesy and pay their due diligence. All manner of people will know you for what you are.

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Do you remember when that was true? Thanus asked as he pushed the table back from the wall and stood up. Do you remember when they said people would respect us.

If by respect you mean hurl bottles at then yes, I remember, Frankis said as he stooped to retrieve the chairs until recently had been occupied by their persons.

I would like to know why the populace has soured on us so much. Its not as if were the ones responsible for the attacks. All we do is