"Ya pack of swine, cut the crap! We got a peacekeeper here!"
"Whoopsie! Looks like i messed up on the client's order again..." my stomach churns as i scan the order "can i maybe help with anything?"
"Oh for fuck's sake, not this again!" grabs Fibrely by the collar "Can't you do something right for once?"
"Jeez, im sorry... what do you need from me?.."
"Don't give me that 'I'm sorry' crap! What I need from you is for you to quit screwing everything up!" shoves Fibrely back "Just try to do something right for once."
i get chucked "im trying.. i really am..."
"Trying isn't good enough! You've caused enough trouble already! Just go and fix it!" points towards the mess
"alright. alright" i start to break out the cleaning tools and get to work
"Finally some progress! I knew you could do it." watches Fibrely clean up
"You sure about that?... most people dont believe in me."
"Well, those people are a bunch of morons then!" gives Fibrely a pat on the back "You're doing great. Keep up the good work!"
i smile and look over at the goblin while he cleans "thank you very much! Means a lot coming from you!"
"Don't mention it." wipes a tear of joy from her eye "You deserve it. You really do. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise."
"Everyone says im worthless."
"Well, screw them! Your worth is more than what they think. I see something special in you, something they don't." holds Fibrely's hand gently
eyes soften and hands shake slightly "thank you." leans into your touch and smiles a little
"It's not much, but I hope this makes you feel better." gently kisses Fibrely's forehead "I think you're awesome."
"Thank you.. so much. Never had someone say such nice things to me before."
"I might not be the nicest person myself, but I can see greatness in others." smiles softly "Just know that I'm here if you ever need someone to talk to or anything else."
"Alright thank you so much."
"Listen, I got something for ya." reaches behind the counter and pulls out a small bottle "It's an elixir I made myself. It'll help calm those nerves."
"Oh thanks!!" takes the bottle and inspects it. "what's in it?"
"A mix of lavender oil, chamomile extract, and a touch of valerian root." smirks "So, in short, it's gonna make you relax and sleep better."
"That sounds exactly what i need right now! Thank you so much!"
"I'm glad you like it." grabs a nearby glass and pours some water into it, then adds a few drops of the elixir "Here." hands Fibrely the glass
drinks it quickly "immediately feeling better."
"I told you it works wonders." smiles and watches Fibrely relax "Just remember, only take it when you really need it. Too much can make you drowsy."
"Alright, ill keep that in mind!"
"Now that you're all relaxed, we should get you cleaned up." grabs Fibrely by the arm and leads him to the bathroom
Looks surprised but goes along anyway "ok.. i guess."
"I gotta warn you, this might hurt a bit." strips Fibrely's dirty clothes off "Hold still." scrubs his back with a rough sponge