Jasari Moonchaser
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Jasari Moonchaser
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Daughter of Varick Moonchaser, Duchess of House Moonchaser
“Very well. Tarny, the man who brought you in here, will escort you to the guesthouse.

Though, be warned, I do have security measures in place. So, please, for both our sakes, do not go snooping around the estate. It will be either embarrassing… or painful.”
March 25, 2025 at 2:16 AM
+ father died and her brothers fled; though, in the silence, she could still hear the screams.

“It is up to you, of course.”
March 24, 2025 at 3:11 AM
“Please, Jasari is fine when we are alone. I am not so insecure that using my name would offend me.” She smile, moving towards the door of the study. “I can have the coach take you back or you are welcome to stay in the guest house for tonight.”

The manor had been so quiet since the night her +
March 24, 2025 at 3:11 AM
+ tomorrow. You may use it at your leisure.”

Jasari stood, offering a hand to the Dragonborn. “I’m pleased to have you, Udo.”
March 24, 2025 at 12:06 AM
“Very well.” A man of Udo’s talents? Seemed a waste to have him guarding a building. But he seemed… surprised. Did he expect her to not question the position he applied for.

“I will redraft the contract with the adjustments and then have it for you tomorrow. I expect your room will be ready +
March 24, 2025 at 12:06 AM
+ to him, taking another sip of her wine. “I am, of course, willing to negotiate terms, if you’d like.”
March 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
+ being constrained to the estate.

I have included in this contract that you must only work three days of the week to receive room and board, and you will only be paid for days you work. This will allow you your freedom while also ensure I am not without one of my guards.” She slid the paper +
March 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
She considered his words, studying his face for a moment. “I would like to offer you the position in my personal guard.“ From the papers, she withdrew a contract. “Obviously, I know you are first and foremost an adventurer. I do not expect you to transition from the freedom that offers to +
March 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
+ good a reason as passion or desperation.
March 23, 2025 at 5:35 AM
+ continued, circling back to her opening point. “Why?” She finally asked, withdrawing a small teaspoon from somewhere, stirring the wine quietly.

“Please, speak freely. You have already passed the test I had planned for this evening.” She didn’t care if the answer was gold. Gold was as +
March 23, 2025 at 5:35 AM
+ therefore cannot relate to the struggles of desperate mother.“ The door opened and glasses of wine were brought in, a clear white that for a moment, caught the light of the chandelier.

One was given to Udo while the other was placed before Jasari. “You applied for every position,” she +
March 23, 2025 at 5:35 AM
+ guessing games in his interview. “Those three are already in my employee and are the only ones that were able to do what you just did.

I myself am not religious nor care for connections to the church. I do not simply trust the words of references to pick my staff. And I do not know and +
March 23, 2025 at 5:35 AM
She let out a pleased hum, moving back to the table to sit across from him. This time, her posture was, albeit only slightly, more relaxed.

“You are a quick study. And do you know why I had you look at these three specifically?” She didn’t wait for him to guess, figuring he was tiring of playing +
March 23, 2025 at 5:35 AM
+ type that might overlook the lesson while trying to prove their genius. But Udo didn’t seem the type, not from what her sources had told her… nor from his answers. There was no game when he completed the tasks. He did as asked, even if he thought it might cost him the job.
March 23, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Seeming satisfied, the edge of her lips curling into a smile, she took the papers and stowed them back in the folder. Jasari stood, moving to the bookshelf and placing it along side other folders of a similar make.

“Do you understand why I had you do this?” Udo was smart. And smart men were the +
March 23, 2025 at 4:53 AM
+ their abilities.

This note… it was just a cry for help.
March 23, 2025 at 4:12 AM
+ her own. Any job meant food on the table. No references. No credentialing.

Absolutely nothing to go on besides a scrawling of a desperate woman.

Jasari’s eyes betrayed her, a hint of interest finally shown. How would Udo do with no information at all. Even the last had vague references to +
March 23, 2025 at 4:12 AM
She nodded, taking the paper and motioning once more. “A final one, if you don’t mind.”

The paper was practically empty, save for the scribbling of poor penmanship. A single mother of three, desperate for work and willing to take any job that was available. She had three mouths to feed, excluding+
March 23, 2025 at 4:12 AM
+ references commending how hard-working the man was… and yet he had held no official titles, no proof he could do the actual job.
March 23, 2025 at 3:38 AM
+ proud men to describe how others were better than them. How many had refused or tried to worm their way through with backhanded compliments to the other applicants?

The next paper, a middle aged man from the countryside, applying to be the new coach. Seemingly lots of second-hand experience with+
March 23, 2025 at 3:38 AM
If she was impressed or disappointed by Udo’s answer, she gave no sign. She simply nodded, taking the page from him and motioning to the folder again.

So many interviews were an individual being asked to brag about themselves humbly. Jasari did not find that game nearly as interesting as asking +
March 23, 2025 at 3:38 AM
+ man, why would he be a better pick?”

Her poker face remained solid as she righted her posture, waiting for an answer.
March 23, 2025 at 2:53 AM