A Pauper

A Pauper

“Alms for a poor man!”
Do you give something to the beggar?

“By the Divines, I beseech you, help a woman thrown into destitution through no fault of her own!”
Do you give something to the woman?

“Hey, you! If you haven’t got my leg to give me back, you could at least part with a few Silvers, don’t you think?”
Will you give something to the pauper?


“The Gods may reward you for this, honorable travelers.”

“Thank you, you lights of Praios, you warriors of Rondra…”. Three alleys on, you can still hear the blessings of all twelve Divines being called down upon you.

“You are indeed an example of mercy and generosity, a thousand thanks for your bountiful help.”

“May the Gods reward you,” the beggar[ess] says ambiguously, but with an empty expression.

It takes quite a while until the beggar[ess] finally gives up, as you are quite obviously unwilling to part with any money.

“You are indeed a showcase of mercy and generosity. The Gods shall certainly reward you,” the beggar[ess] ‘thanks’ you humbly, but with a sour face!

“Show some mercy! I have a family to feed and an old, sick mother, and…”.
Do you interrupt the flood of words by giving her something at last?

 
 

 

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