NNWM Story: Hands Along the River
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The warm sun shines down on a river bank as five young men get off of their horses. The horses drink while the lowing of cattle is heard nearby. One of the men takes off his boots, setting his feet in the cool stream. A smaller, more awkward man attempts the same but is pushed in, falling face first. The group laughs as the first man helps the other, both chuckling at this routine prank. These two men are brothers, while the other three are simply fellow hired hands. The group relaxes along the bank, one fully in the water. They joke about the day, times gone past, and their bosses son. The son is slightly younger than them, but takes after their stubborn and unforgiving employer. While the men laugh and talk, two figures ride up on horseback: The boss and his son. The five men are severely reprimanded while the younger man smiles. His father turns and praises him for his wisdom, informing him of the loafing around and tom foolery. The young man is Link Tafural and he has grand plans even at his age. He begins to point out the beautiful river to his father and how it's course is swift and true every season. Wouldn't it be a wonderful place to install a new grain mill for the town, one with a waterwheel?Plot points/Scenes
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