This is my first time doing anything like this so comments are appreciated.
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I had been doing odd jobs around the village for quite a while. The truth is, there just weren't a lot of stable jobs around in general, let alone for someone with my limited skillset. Despite experience in a range of jobs, I had had little opportunity to truly hone any craft or trade, meaning the lack of a privileged background accompanied by an absence of any real ambition or drive had led me to point I found myself. Thankfully, there were many in the village in need of regular help, not least of all the local church. Having previously managed to find some paid work for me a few times, the church was the last place I went if I couldn't find any work elsewhere.
I panted slightly as I made my way up the small hill, which held the tall, decorated church at its peak while thinking about my luck that they often had so much work for me. The building was, other than the castle, by far the most impressive building in the village, and possibly the most influential. I made my way past the stone wall encircling her grounds, and found myself in the main hall. I scanned the room for someone in a position of power who would be willing to give me a task in exchange for coin. I spotted the Head Priestess, Beatrice, talking to one of the worshippers intently. I wondered if I should approach her, her reputation of sternness came to the forefront of my mind but a quick look around told me there was no one else to approach. Besides, she had always been fairly accommodating of me.
Not completely forgetting the Head Priestesses' temperament, I stood to the side of there conversation, close enough that she would know I was waiting for her but not close enough to appear like I was trying to interrupt her conversation. As I waited, I looked at her regal outfit, her black hair rested against the robes that were barely touching the floor hanging off of her body. One piece of soft clothing covered her torso and her legs, before giving way to a pair of long, leather boots that reached above her knees. White was the theme for today, as it was everyday, with gold and purple accessories adorning and enhancing her beauty. As did the clothes under the robes, fitting closer than one would expect of a Head Priestess, but then again, I had only ever seen one. I ripped myself out of this way of thinking.
"This woman is old enough to be my mother" I thought to myself. It was at that moment the boots I was staring at, deep in thought, started to rotate towards me. Quickly, I raised my head to meet Beatrice's brown eyes, which by this time were already trained onto me, her face forming the slightest of smirks as she looked down into my eyes.
"What can I do for you boy?" The Head Priestess' smooth voice echoed gently against the towering walls of the church, her noble face now sporting a sweet smile.
I bowed slightly in respect, before asking, "Sorry to disturb you Mother, but I was wondering if there was any work for me to complete here."
Her expression turned to a frown as she considered my request, "I'm sorry dear, I can't think of anything, perhaps you can ask the butcher."
Suppressing a disappointed sigh, and knowing I had already asked the butcher, I prepared to thank her and leave the church. But before I could do anything, she started again.
"Oh dear me, I almost forgot. I do have a job for you, but it would be quite intense and you would need to leave town for a day or two, is that okay?" Noticing my hesitation, the Head Priestess added "it shouldn't be dangerous, and of course you will be compensated for your service."
Choosing to ignore her choice of words, I accepted her offer and expressed my gratitude at which point she beckoned me to follow her. I stuck to her closely as she entered some of the private rooms in the church, trying desperately to not stare at her swaying rear as we went. Before long, she opened a door and stopped, looking at me to let me in. Muttering my thanks, I entered the room and heard the door close behind me.
The room was some sort of bedroom, furnished with bare wooden items, it didn't exactly looked lived in. Sitting on the single bed was a young woman, her straight blonde hair hugging the white clothes she wore not too dissimilar to the Head Priestess. Unlike the priestess, she wore nothing on her head, but like the priestess, her clothes hugged her body under her robes. The fabric of which rustled as she quickly stood up and straightened her clothes.
"Mother, I wasn't expecting you" She starts.
"I know dear, but I may have found someone to accompany you on your journey." Having ignored me since we entered the room, the Beatrice turned to me, "This is Angela, she is completing her training under my supervision. She has a task to carry out, and I think you would be suitable in helping her, don't you agree?" She finished, the last phrase addressed not to me but to Angela, who nodded with a smile.
"Nice to meet you Angela" I said.
"Miss Angela, Nice to meet you Miss Angela," the Head Priestess corrected me, reminding me of her stern nature.
"S-sorry. Nice to meet you Miss Angela" I bowed slightly to the Priestess in training.
"Good, I'll leave you two to it then." The Head Priestess left the room, leaving me with Angela, who returned my greeting after the interruption. She gestured towards a rickety wooden chair sitting in the corner with a smile, which I quickly sat on. The small awkward silence was broken by Angela.
"So, Mother chose you to accompany me. Did she tell you what we're doing?" Angela asked.
"Actually no, She just said we would be leaving the village" I responded
"That's right. As part of my training I have to gather some rare fruit from deep in the forest, but I'm allowed to take someone with me," Angela explained "And that person is you. So don't let me down" Angela says with mock seriousness, her blue eyes making contact with mine as she talked.
"So you need me for like protection" I asked, curious.
"Wellll not exactly. The trip shouldn't be dangerous, plus I can handle myself. I just need someone to help carry my things and stuff, sooo, I guess like an errand boy." Angela giggled at my expression after hearing her explanation, "Aww, don't look like that, your role is still important."
I sighed but held my tongue, it's true that with her training, Angela could probably handle herself more adeptly than I could, but I was tired of being underestimated. "So when do we leave, and for how long, Mother mentioned it might be a while," I asked.