Elf continued the work of the Alchemy, but he also enjoyed telling stories to his children and grandchildren. What life was like before ochard grew and the herbs were found. Despite the hardships the Founders began to restore the City's fomer glory and of course the great love story of he and their mother and grandmother.
At age 60, Elf gained a great honour.
So was his knowledge and skills, he master every skill needed in the Village, earning the title, Jack of All Trades.
But it is easier just to say JOAT.




Now 72, Elf was an old man and watched his wonderful family grow into fine adults.
His only sadness? That he would not live to see Zaina or Taj's children.
The City only hold 35 souls at the time.

And then came the day that 20 year old Taj thought he found a great wonder.
The Rose was the sweetest of all of the plants used in the Alchemy. Taj decided to try a new portion, three parts Rose.
Now Paka, eldest daughter of Omar and Pickle had a crush on Taj, but Taj never thought of her than more than a good friend.
Omar, the eldest son of the late Chief Ahi and Elf were best friends and would have loved to see their children joined.
Pickle, now the eldest woman, told the best stories and was, after the death of Taji, became mother and grandmother to the village.

Well, Taj tried what he thought was a new portion. Elfand Deanna, who had been watching the whole time, said nothing.
Just smiled.
"I think I will go and find Paka." Was all Taj said.
After Taj left, Deanna asked her Papa, "are you going to tell him the truth."
Elf smiled. "Yes, but not for a while."
For it was not Taj, but Elf that had found the Romance portion years ago.
And gave it to the widow Taji.
"And will you also tell him that why each of us his sisters have the middle name, Rose?"
Elf nodded. "in time."

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Life is hard. So put on your big girl panties and deal with it.