Café René

[gedren_y]

Meet René Artois, owner and operator of Café René in the town now called Nova Malto.

"'Allo."

René's café, situated below street level, hadn't been damaged, but the living quarters above had. René is meeting with master carpenter Jonas McInsh to learn the extent of the damage, what repair work can be done, and how long it will take.

"The tan scroll contains your copy of our estimate," Jonas told him.

"And the cost?" René asked.

"All costs are being covered by the Crahaish neh Triuri," Jonas replied, "The only thing we ask of you is to deliver the white scroll to your new Mayor. It is a full accounting to date of all the sick and injured that the Crahaish's priestesses and consorts have tended, their prospects for recovery, and the food and medical supplies available for distribution."

"I'll gladly do the honors," René said wistfully, "And the green scroll?"

"Personal correspondence," Jonas told him curtly.

"Ah, well," René sighed, "What are my damages then?"

"You were quite lucky," Jonas began his long-winded explanation, "The structural supports are undamaged. We will add some extra bracing, though. Two of your outer walls need restudding, but all the others just need new planks. Two of the window frames can be salvaged, but the other six need to be rebuilt. There is enough salvageable glass for three windows. . ." As Jonas droned on about the details, René found himself just nodding along.

Nearby Wandering Acolyte Kali the Phlin is enjoying some locally grown mushrooms as she discusses with the 'serving girl' Yvette the Crahaish's attitude about sex. She tells Yvette to come see her tomorrow for a supply of pregnancy prevention potion.

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Here are two shots of the build empty of figs.
Empty 01
Empty 02

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I may license this later, after the negotiations have been settled.

CC

[Capt Wolf]

Nice build, with some colorful components (particularly the figs and the scrolls). I like the detail that the cafe is below street level, and it's nice to see the property owner and carpenter going through the details of needed repairs. Another fine addition to the story of Nova Malto and the aftermath of war.

[Mesabi]

Neat little build, gedren. I gotta say though, you could work on picture quality? It's a bit blurry. 

[Bregir]

Rrrrrrené! 

When I saw the headline I was quite sure I would have to call in the gendarmerie to deal with la resistance!  :D

"Listen very carefully, cause I shall say zhis only wance!" ;) 

Nice little build, Gedren - even (or perhaps especially) refugees need a café! 

And no, I don't "vant to come see anyone's little tank" :P

[Bodi]

1 hour ago, Bregir said:

Rrrrrrené! 

When I saw the headline I was quite sure I would have to call in the gendarmerie to deal with la resistance!  :D

"Listen very carefully, cause I shall say zhis only wance!" ;) 

Nice little build, Gedren - even (or perhaps especially) refugees need a café! 

And no, I don't "vant to come see anyone's little tank" :P

I was thinking about the same thing, when i saw the title. Nice build and great writing!

[gedren_y]

Thanks all. Yes, I rushed the photography.

Most of this build had been on my table for about two months. The 'Allo 'Allo usage had always been part of the plan, but a number of things changed over time, so I had to adapt the story on the fly.

Yes, part of René's backstory is being an unwilling resistance member. That resistance being in contact with Garvey Intelligence, as much the bunglers as the British in the show. Worse in fact, because it seems Garvey neglected to inform Eslandola that Malto was even an issue. Now the war is over, and life goes on.