Shabby, torn fabric, stained by weeks of travel and bleached from the harsh sun. Long, thin sticks held the fabric up so it formed a triangle with the earth. The sticks were buried deep within the shifting orange sand to hold off the blistering wind.
Tent, Desert
fool
person
I am a sick person.  I have been sick for two days.  It is hard to eat.  I am cold.  I am waiting for the doctor to visit me.
I am wondering if the doctor is here. He's supposed to visit me, but hasn't yet. I apologize but the doctor hasn't been in. I am the fool of the royal court oh dear. I have been sick for TWO days. I can't eat. I think I'm dying. Why are you here? I am here to get water from the nearby spring. I will be heading back to the castle to perform for the King I didn't realize they sent the fool to run errands like that. Here take the herb, if I bring some water you can mix it and hopefully it will help you feel better Oh thank you fool. Who knew a fool knew so much! I have my rare moments. I hope you end up feeling better. Do you like being the fool for the King and Queen? It has its moments. Though I did get punished if either the King or anyone on his court doesn't laugh. Here, I brought you water to mix with the herb Oh I hope this work. I'm sure you hear all the good healing methods around doctors in the royal court. Yes, sometimes. Please send word to the castle to let me know how you are faring. Take this flower as a sign of my well wishes