Silk and Stone, Part I
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2026 8:08 pm
Part I
It was cold in Maroza, The mining town was set upon a mountain range, Snow Storms can pick up any time. So Hot water was a luxury. Hence came the peril of Mina.
Even though she never stepped out of Maroza, she still did dream of a more higher life. She would read books far surpassing her age. How sellers in cities would sell items from across the country, Women getting to wear new clothes every day, not sharing a bath with your stupid cousins.
Characters -
Mina- 12 years old
Bavia- 9 years old
Ofea- 10 years old
Irene- 28 years old
Draca- 30 years old
Princess Isolde- 12 years old
Irene poured hot water from the pot as it continue to boil over the small fire. It was the end of the week, so they could draw a hot bath, rather than wiping their faces with cloth, Once kids are done, she would clean up herself, still then she tried to wash as much clothes she could.
"Ughh i am cold...." Ofea stood with crossed arms, hissing at her older sister, "can you not hurry for once"
"She doing it again..." Bavia groaned.
Mina arranged a small basket with assorted items.
, Checking the items very thoroughly. Hand-picked Herbs, a linen rag and the most precious herbal soap. She prepared as much she could get her hands on.
"Bath is ready kids, be fast" Irene stood wearing nothing but an old leather apron, It covered remarkably well for front, Yet none for back. As the children formed the line, she took time collecting their clothes. Bavia was nonchalant as per usual, Ofea shivered with cold, happy to finally be warm. Then came Mina, rehearsed dutifully.
"So I am not asking for a separate bath...."
"no"
Negotiations dried fast as Mina now sat naked in the small wooden tub. Clear water didn't help hide her petite figure, yet her attempts of high class bath still hold strong as the herbs alleviate the room. Even Irene couldn't deny the pleasant aroma. Laid back and looking at the corner of the roof, Mina stared at small light escaping from the wooden roof. She sighs as it was out of her capability to fix.
"Acting all fancy, when you naked just as us"
Startled by Bavia's remark and Ofea's snickering. Mina grimaced, "yet i have class, that what makes me"
"All naked?" Ofea dried her hair as her brother gets washed by Irene. With her hands on her hips, she took pleasure in cutting her sisters modest pride.
"Not you too...", not much spar with words against a hawk like her, even though Bavia left after getting dressed, she took her time.
"Oh my, wouldn't you like to get out and give us a show miss...." She poked her shoulder as Mina covered with her hands. "Haha, hiding anything i don't have?", Ofea open her arms to side and hunched back. Mina blushed and turned away "stop it... cover yourself", "oh do you.... Can I take a peek..."
"Mina, your turn come quick"
With an arm at front and other at back, she side stepped to her mother. Who already had her soaped up hands ready, "Lift your arms now, little dove"
Mina comply quick, of few things that does presude her, being special is definitely one. Irene washed her shoulders to arms, neck, chest , belly and breaking Mina's day dream a quick wipe between her legs.
"Turn around now", as she did. Her eyes meet with Ofea looking below, and covering her mouth as in suprise. Her trick being childesh was still effective enough to make Mina cover. "Hands to your side now... Mina we are almost done"
"Did you hear Mama?" Ofea laying seeds of her mischief.
"The Princess Isolde is set to visit Maroza"
Much familiar to a rabbit with carrot in front, she had Mina's ear perked up. "That is true... They are set to arrive during the new opening of the shaft, your father told me so".
The youngest Princess of the Empire... She could buy Maroza with her earings... How would her day look.. the thoughts in Mina's head were set at full motion.
With a pat on her butt, the thought train crashed as Mina jumped up. "Dress now, little Dreamer"
Mina covered again just to see Ofea still staring at her, with a grin.
"When she is coming??" Mina chirped with excitement as she wore her swift, she must prepare.
"Supposedly next week"
Part I end
(Hey, my first time writing anything, I do have plans for this to be much longer and more refined. Please be free to give any critique of suggestions, also i apologise not able to answer on true stories forum as I need 5 posts before I can reply)
It was cold in Maroza, The mining town was set upon a mountain range, Snow Storms can pick up any time. So Hot water was a luxury. Hence came the peril of Mina.
Even though she never stepped out of Maroza, she still did dream of a more higher life. She would read books far surpassing her age. How sellers in cities would sell items from across the country, Women getting to wear new clothes every day, not sharing a bath with your stupid cousins.
Characters -
Mina- 12 years old
Bavia- 9 years old
Ofea- 10 years old
Irene- 28 years old
Draca- 30 years old
Princess Isolde- 12 years old
Irene poured hot water from the pot as it continue to boil over the small fire. It was the end of the week, so they could draw a hot bath, rather than wiping their faces with cloth, Once kids are done, she would clean up herself, still then she tried to wash as much clothes she could.
"Ughh i am cold...." Ofea stood with crossed arms, hissing at her older sister, "can you not hurry for once"
"She doing it again..." Bavia groaned.
Mina arranged a small basket with assorted items.
, Checking the items very thoroughly. Hand-picked Herbs, a linen rag and the most precious herbal soap. She prepared as much she could get her hands on.
"Bath is ready kids, be fast" Irene stood wearing nothing but an old leather apron, It covered remarkably well for front, Yet none for back. As the children formed the line, she took time collecting their clothes. Bavia was nonchalant as per usual, Ofea shivered with cold, happy to finally be warm. Then came Mina, rehearsed dutifully.
"So I am not asking for a separate bath...."
"no"
Negotiations dried fast as Mina now sat naked in the small wooden tub. Clear water didn't help hide her petite figure, yet her attempts of high class bath still hold strong as the herbs alleviate the room. Even Irene couldn't deny the pleasant aroma. Laid back and looking at the corner of the roof, Mina stared at small light escaping from the wooden roof. She sighs as it was out of her capability to fix.
"Acting all fancy, when you naked just as us"
Startled by Bavia's remark and Ofea's snickering. Mina grimaced, "yet i have class, that what makes me"
"All naked?" Ofea dried her hair as her brother gets washed by Irene. With her hands on her hips, she took pleasure in cutting her sisters modest pride.
"Not you too...", not much spar with words against a hawk like her, even though Bavia left after getting dressed, she took her time.
"Oh my, wouldn't you like to get out and give us a show miss...." She poked her shoulder as Mina covered with her hands. "Haha, hiding anything i don't have?", Ofea open her arms to side and hunched back. Mina blushed and turned away "stop it... cover yourself", "oh do you.... Can I take a peek..."
"Mina, your turn come quick"
With an arm at front and other at back, she side stepped to her mother. Who already had her soaped up hands ready, "Lift your arms now, little dove"
Mina comply quick, of few things that does presude her, being special is definitely one. Irene washed her shoulders to arms, neck, chest , belly and breaking Mina's day dream a quick wipe between her legs.
"Turn around now", as she did. Her eyes meet with Ofea looking below, and covering her mouth as in suprise. Her trick being childesh was still effective enough to make Mina cover. "Hands to your side now... Mina we are almost done"
"Did you hear Mama?" Ofea laying seeds of her mischief.
"The Princess Isolde is set to visit Maroza"
Much familiar to a rabbit with carrot in front, she had Mina's ear perked up. "That is true... They are set to arrive during the new opening of the shaft, your father told me so".
The youngest Princess of the Empire... She could buy Maroza with her earings... How would her day look.. the thoughts in Mina's head were set at full motion.
With a pat on her butt, the thought train crashed as Mina jumped up. "Dress now, little Dreamer"
Mina covered again just to see Ofea still staring at her, with a grin.
"When she is coming??" Mina chirped with excitement as she wore her swift, she must prepare.
"Supposedly next week"
Part I end
(Hey, my first time writing anything, I do have plans for this to be much longer and more refined. Please be free to give any critique of suggestions, also i apologise not able to answer on true stories forum as I need 5 posts before I can reply)