Home, Sweet Home (episode)

Home, Sweet Home is sixth episode in Season 1 of the Runecarer series.

Transcript
Group returns to the town, and the port is under the blockade because of the imminent danger, it appears that Jarits Town wont be safe for long. Aleg goes home because he need to rest for the school later. Verdon tells Zeres that tomorrow he is taking him to Ronald to check his bruises, just to be sure, and rune effects if he doesnt mind. Zeres nods. Ralyna wanted to leave without saying bye, and Zeres told her: "Ralyna, you angry at me?" She stopped and turned just one shoulder to him, with a quick little smile said: "What?!" Zeres: "Well you wanna leave just like that without saying bye to an friend?" Ralyna turns towards him and came closer, then she said Well ya know i am tired... Zeres interrupts with: Tired enough so that you cannot even tell bye?! Ralyna closes the eyes, and she speaks honestly: My father is the builder and he is the one who brought up me. Now its harder than you can imagine they are rising tax rates and everything is more expensive so I am in real life problems. Zeres tells her I suppose you planned to work somewhere? Ralyna said yes, but ya know there are not some possibilities.. Zeres says Thats understandable, its not easy Ralyna, if I can help you somehow, I would gladly! Ralyna thinks for a moment and says well I could use it. Tommorow Jarits Town is celebrating Cattle Day so there will be carnival in the town, so do you wish to go with me? Zeres says: "Can I refuse, anways?" And then laughs positively loud, she laughs too. Of course, I would call you but I totally forgot about the event, and we are training together so much but never learned anything about each other. Ralyna interrupts and says: And to have fun, I will ask Aleg to come with us also. Zeres says i have nothing against. Ralyna says So.. I guess I will see you tomorrow, bye! Zeres goes home, and Dwarf has came in visit. His mother: Oh great that you are back! Did you fought or something? She noticed his bruises. Zeres tells: "I did mother, against terrible tarags, gods, they are pretty tough for their size!" You should go to physician to... Zeres interrupts: Of course, Verdon already planned that for tomorrow. Mother says Good! I am going to town now there is an big order of tobacco. Zeres: I will go, its to much for you to carry. Mother: No, I insist, you need to rest now. Zeres nods, but not like he is agreeing. Mother pulls the cart and goes along the road. Dwarf is siting with one hand on thigh, and straw in mouth. Dwarf: "Sit with me, lets drink our brandy, that will heal your wounds, HA HA!" Zeres smiles and sits next to him. Zeres thoughtfully looks at the hand, which Dwarf notices. Dwarf: "What happened did you learned that sword fighting?" Zeres: "Well I did not brag, but I am the best in group, Verdon said that." Dwarf happily looks at Zeres and tells: "You will be great warrior like your father... and uncle." When Zeres heard he mentioned uncle, he looked suspiciously at Dwarf. Dwarf understood that look. Dwarf says: "A lot of people have negative view about Marcelo, but there are always two sides of story, ya know. And he saved every citizen of Stonehall and wider by killing that fucking dragon!" Zeres tells: "But when he was needed the most by his family, he left. My grandparents died because of him." Dwarf tells: "It sounds harsh when you say that, but I must forestall you, they would die also if he stayed home. Dragon would still roam those lands!" Like Zeres is not listening. Zeres: "I heard the stories.. that he is not dead." Dwarf tells: "Perhaps, last time he was seen in Donteya. He then travelled over the sea to Luaha Attols thats for sure." Zeres then thinks for a moment and tells: "If thats true, he may return sometime in future." Dwarf makes insecure gesture and says: "Its not so likely, he knows that many people here have prejudices about him.. Ya know they say that he cooperated with that Scrawny sucker and that he raped his sister." Zeres tells: "I dont think thats likely, I may have some opinion about him, but still he was loyal to the crown and.. he was not monster to rape his sister, I guess." Dwarf nods and tells: "I think the same, those are the lies told just to humiliate him." Dwarf gets up and says: "I would talk with you longer, but I must get home until the night falls. So, see ya soon Zeres!" They bump their fists, and Dwarf goes along the road with his carriage. Zeres goes to the bed and take nap. He dreams about his father in the Forest of Fear, along with his mother, they are surrounded by Tarags. His mother panicky tells: "Its coming Dereck!" Shadowy figure appears and points the palm with rune towards the Tarags and they flee. End of episode.