Part 266: Kellam B

Kellam? Keeellaaam! Come out, come out, wherever you are!

You called?

Here, I got these for you.

Gosh, what nice clothes! They look expensive.

Well, you didn't expect I'd hand over a pile of rags, did you? Now normally these would FAR too fine for a commoner such as yourself. But considering the circumstances, I thought you deserved something decent.

That's mighty kind of you, milady. But I really like my armor and-

I HOPE you aren't about to say that your silly armor is better than these silks.

I-it's just that I think I'd prefer to stay as I am, if it's all the same to you.

Oh, tosh-bosh! Why be so stubborn?

When I first joined the Shepherds, I was terrified I wouldn't be able to fight. I thought I'd be useless in battle and end up being left behind and forgotten. Truth be told, I was really close to quitting and jsut going home. Not that anyone would have noticed...

.....

But just when things were at their lowest, this armor arrived from home. The whole village had pitched in to make it because they were so proud of me. Imagine! The first boy to make it out, and now serving the prince no less!

I didn't realize your story was so... inspiring.

This armor reminded me of the hopes and dreams of the people back home. and even if they got my size wrong, I'm going to keep wearing it!

Yes, well... Perhaps I was wrong to chastise you without knowing the circumstances. I pray we can put this little incident behind us?

Oh, of course, Maribelle. I know you were just worried about me.