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Chapter 28 - The Future Bumbleweed

Days turn into weeks, and weeks turn into months in the Town of Bumbleweed. Jaymir made a small living by making and selling the people in Bumbleweed the Laverion Repellent, even Greemo had to change his trinkets and gadgets to produce the aroma of the repellent. Despite Jaymir making a small living in the town, the tree of Bumbleweed was back to normal, fully grown and producing the same aroma that attracted insects and small birds. The leaves on the tree were a pinkish-orange hue, and its trunk twisted around itself once again, yet showing a reddish-brown hue from its bark.

Jaymir and Malerin's shops were side by side, yet while their shops were small, their business was booming. Though Jaymir's business was booming, he was still not as big as Greemo's, which sold furnaces, tools, and gadgets in everyday life. However, Greemo was still being watched by the guards, as he was still serving his sentence for his crimes against Bumbleweed.

Even though Jaymir had his business up and going, even though it was small. He felt he was not dressed for the part, he still felt like he was a person trying to survive in the wilds. He asked Malerin, "Are you sick of your clothing some days, don't you want to feel the part when you sell your flowers?" Malerin glances at him and replies, "Yeah, there are days I wish I could look a little better for the part."

Jaymir sat down by the tree where their small businesses were as he shared his thoughts, "I was thinking about going back to that coral-like beach to get more seaweed, so I can make myself a decent outfit." Malerin's eyes widened as she asked, "Wait, you're saying you're the one who made that cloak out of seaweed?" Jaymir looks at her, nods, and states, "my poncho? Yeah, I made it, you didn't know?" Malerin shook her head, "No, I didn't, perhaps you can make me something also?" Jaymir nods, yet states, "Of course I can, but first."

Malerin tilts her head in concern, while Jaymir continued, "We will need an escort, yes?" Malerin's eyes widen as she says, "Wait, you want me to come along?" Jaymir nods and announces, "Of course I do! We are business partners, yes?" Malerin smiles and blushes, "I guess we are." laughing in shyness.

Jaymir smiles but walks away, but turns around and says, "I'll be back. I am going to find our escort," waving to her. Malerin giggles and waves back at him. As Jaymir wandered the streets of Bumbleweed, he saw that the buildings we being rebuilt and the gate was being refurbished. Some of the streets were paved with stone, making them smooth and easy to walk upon, though some of the streets were not finished. Yet instead of the streets covered in debris and rubble, now they were covered in logs, planks, stone bricks, and piles.

The buildings were looking a lot better than they were, and even fences were being built along the roads. Jaymir continued to walk down the road, enjoying the sights of the town. Of course, the townspeople waved and called out Jaymir's name. Jaymir smiled and waved back at them. Jaymir continued down the road until he came by a barracks that was being rebuilt. Jaymir looks up at the barracks and nods, impressed by the barracks, and continues inside.

As Jaymir stepped in, O'garth, he was ordering the other two dwarven guards and other people helping with his barracks to where to place stuff. Jaymir announces his presence, "The place is looking good, O'garth!" O'garth grunts and stated, "Not good enough!" He laughs, and Jaymir smiles. O'garth asks, "What's goin on, Jaymir, you need me for something?" Jaymir states, "Actually, I do, you see I need..." Suddenly, he was interrupted by a villager running in and yelling, "O'garth! A wild Beast appeared in town!" O'garth and Jaymir both got concerned looks as they both thought it was a Laverion.

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