Day 96

The settlement is quiet around my partner and I at long last. It is the hour that I would normally be settling into my furs for the night, instead I have stayed up to record the day.

It began as most mornings begin, with rebellious barbarians. Gentle reminders about the extravaganza silenced any protests. They were in high spirits when the caravan deposited them at the Halls of Learning.

The Most Honorable Elders minded the littlest barbarian that I could finish cleaning the settlement in preparation for the Ritual tomorrow. After her nap, we collected the elder barbarians and joined the Westward caravan. We picked up my partner along the way.

The extravaganza was held in the Hippodrome on the fairgrounds near the Distant Honorable Elder. There have been few occasions when all three barbarians have been so fascinated by the same thing.

Watching the sabertooth tigers and the mammoths delighted even the littlest barbarian. The acrobats and jugglers raised shouts and squeals, the jesters were a favorite and earned boisterous applause.

I had more fun watching the barbarians watch the spectacle than anything else.

During the intermission, the eldest barbarians went with my partner to visit the largest air bladder I have ever seen. The Distant Honorable Elder and I took the littlest barbarian and she had her first opportunity to ride upon a horse.

The little barbarians emerged from the extravaganza filled with manic energy, fueled by sweets and treats, and over stimulated by all the sights and sounds.

By the time we had fed them, bathed them, and caught the Eastward caravan, they were up past bed time and far beyond exhausted. I'm far beyond exhausted, but today was a fantastic day.

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