May 16, 2020
@monarchester !!
“ --- no!” ahmad gasped. he knew when to play the part of the fool and when to play the part of avid listener. and, in truth, ahmad was enraptured by the way richard told stories. he leaned back, shaking his head. “surely, surely, you cannot be serious.” every jest must have a glimpse of the truth in it, he supposed. with another laugh, ahmad slapped the man’s shoulder. “if you are not careful, good jester, i will try to bring you back to hindustan when this is through. only my country can truly appreciate your wiles. we would treat you well.”