<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/M5bomIF.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong>Jasper Hulfort (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884537#msg15884537)<br/><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Human Lumberjack | Woodworker<br/><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong>Farmlands | Prior to Beginning of Castalin - Evening<br/><strong>Tagging:</strong>Closed, Merry<br/><strong>Extra:</strong>Wearing This (https://i.imgur.com/TqCF8Za.jpg)<br/><br/><hr/><br/>"Ah, well, I guess it was just me. I loved my village, but growing up I wanted to see more of the world, but I was always too inexperienced to go out on my own. I guess my first try showed I was still inexperienced, but I was determined to make it work... At least until I had my stuff stolen and I ran into spiders bigger than full-grown dogs." He shivered like a cold wind had just blown over him. By contrast, it felt like maybe Merry had a better understanding of the world around her than he did. Maybe that was why she wanted to stay.<br/><br/>"I... Don't think so, no. At least not anytime in my immediate future. I went beyond my village around least and even that was no walk in the park. I'm firmly settled in just making a living in Amberdale for now." He nodded with a smile. "I think I'm a little too green to be going out adventuring, but not too green that I can't help out for yhe town. It feels good to work somewhere new." There was much for Amberdale to offer him, and it all started by getting a roof over his head, and a job. The people were the most interesting part of Amberdale, and Merry herself only proved it.<br/><br/>"Me, sing? Well if you can call my bad, off-key random words while I'm bathing singing, then yeah I sing." He had to keep himself from breaking out into fits of giggles, remembering how dumb he sounded whenever he thought he was singing in private. In moments, their discussion turned to their perspnal lives, and... Talking about her love life seemed none too joyful for her. "I can kind of get why, used to see it a lot back home, and I guess it's where I picked up a few bad habits. If they don't commit, they can have fun with zll the ladies they want, but if they get one who wants them to settle only for her... Well, you can guess why they'd want to opt out." Jasper sighed. Most guys didn't think about what happened if they never found someone to put up with them for life.<br/><br/>He raised a brow as Merry asked her next question, and as this he raised his hand and waved it. "Oh, stop it, you're the first to even inquire about it. Most don't even care, it's just fun and games." He hummed, before giving a soft shrug. "Well, dad raised me singularly, with the help of the villagers. To many of them, sleeping around wasn't shameful or frowned upon, but we left those who wanted to be dedicated to only one person alone, since it was their right. Eventually, I saw how nice and happy someone could be when they had one person to dedicate themselves to, because they had a sense of stability. They could come home and find their loved one there... But someone who hadn't settled had to look around and no find someone to spend their evening with, or risk being alone."<br/><br/>She was worried about being judgmental of him, but he couldn't blame her at all. To someone outside, it did seem sketchy. "You're being too nice to me, I think, hahah. But... Yeah, I guess I indulged in the lifestyle too much that I just didn't feel like I could ever find that someone special. It was why I thought maybe your fortune telling would let me know if I could find someone in my future. Days, weeks, even a few years out... If the possibility was there, I could live my days happier knowing someone nice awaited me in my future." He shook his head, guiding a hand to her shoulder. "I think compared to me, you're an angel. Just don't stop believing in yourself angel you'll find that man who wants to make you the woman of his dreams."<br/><br/>Asking about his woodcarvings seemed to make his eyes light up a bit, as he leaned forward. "Oh, plenty! I left most at home, but I've made a few since coming here to Amberdale. Yes, I've got my own house, but it wasn't easy. I had to spend what gold I had at the time, and a portion of what I earn goes toward paying it off. I own it, but I don't<em>completely</em>own it yet. Still, I have a job, and I can occasionally take commissions for wood carving art to make a little more money to either pay it off or support me. At the rate I'm working, I'll own the house proper in about a week, less if I can get some good paying jobs." It at least gave the man a dream to work toward.<br/><br/>"Still, despite that... It's my own little slice of heaven, and I'll take it over renting a room at the inn. Sure I'd be close to the tavern, but I'd also be too close to the constant noise. At least I can get sound sleep in my home." he mused, holding his cup out for a refill. "Thank you... So yeah, that's the story of a one Jasper Hulfort, nothing at all impressive. If you're ever curious, you can visit my home so I can show you the place, but it isn't much to look at. I haven't gotten the money to make it eye-catching yet. What about your home? Do you mind if I visit one day? ... Friendly purposes I mean." He added so he didn't give the wrong idea.