TAUPE - YET ANOTHER SIDE QUEST (253)
It was a challenge for the Duke to get out of the dynasty and over the Verdemar without being noticed, but he knew he had to.
The Count selected this location because it was a clandestine lot - whatever happens here, stays here.
Still, they didn’t wanna risk going inside for this conversation.
In an effort to mend things with the Count, the Duke had a respected noblewoman select a group of candidates Count Akachi could choose from for his wife.
“ Is there anyone who’s caught your eye?” The Duke asked.
The Count glared him with a look that made it clear. He was still very bitter about recent events.
“ You could’ve told me what the Marquess had in mind. “ He said.
“ I will only apologize for that once. “ the Duke replied. “ I am making amends now. They are all beautiful and talented in their own right. Pick one. “
“ What about the spice merchant? “ He asked.
Thandiwe is of pure Dambale lineage - she has a thriving spice business in Cuidad Enamorada, but she ships all over the worlds. She sources a lot of ingredients direct from Dambale, providing to their booming economy.
She does things the in old way; grinding by hand with her pestle and mortar, hair drying her own peppers, and mixing her own pastes.
“ She is lovely, yes. But she has a thriving business and would not have the kind of time to be a proper wife. Her sister, on the other hand, might be better suited; she’s a socialite - closer to your age and ready for marriage and children. “
Thandiwe’s older sister Kigosi is a former beauty queen with a long run of crowns. She is a socialite now, and has a small consulting business, helping mothers prepare their daughters for marrying successful men.
The Count scoffed. “ And still I can’t decide for myself? Why did you bother asking? 
“ You can decide for yourself. “ the Duke replied. “ I’m just trying to help you pick a solid choice; someone who - “
“ Won’t leave me for someone else??” The Count interrupted tersely.
“ You could say that. “ Said the Duke.
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