>>5438845It’s a relatively decent painting, with more emphasis on the landscape and ship rather than trying to capture the detailed expressions of the workers’ faces.
The start of the second day is spent mostly at markets and restaurants. With Pine’s guidance, he was able to get several discounts or additional items with just a few gestures or words.
During the afternoon, the two ventured into the forests east of the academy, with Pine painting a picture of fruits in the forest while Jess tries out his new knives and axes on stray branches.
They ended the day by visiting an bathhouse in Silverport. Originally, it was located in the academy but now has moved to the outskirts instead so that it can attract more visitors.
The flamebearers are still present at this bathhouse, allowing the water to remain cold or hot all throughout the year.
The two meet plenty of people here, from cow sized sea serpents looking to stay cool to giants that serve on merchant vessels with several stories to tell.
Stories of ghostly ships and bizarrely shaped sea creatures inspires her to paint another picture during the second day’s evening.
The progress on it was halted when Jess suggested that they try out the drinks he recently bought. It went similarly to the first time she invited him for a drink at her house.
At least they made it to the bed this time.
Pine has come to loathe the silence now, and talks about random things with Jess until she can fall asleep. He indulges her in that aspect, but also stroke her hair and kiss her forehead occasionally while she talks.
Before she falls asleep, he would like to..
>>Ask her about retirement Red Winter sends her a lot of jewelry and money already. She doesn’t have to wake up early and work for an entire day anymore. If she retires soon, she can spend a lot more time painting or doing her hobbies.
>>Ask her about the booksHe notices that her eyesight has been getting worse. Maybe he could help write those books so that she doesn’t need to stay up late to write them.
>>Remain silent. She deserves some sleep.Let’s not ruin this moment.
He can’t tell her what to do, but he’ll try to support her regardless. That is the basis of relationships, after all.
>>Write in 