Mud covered walls and a thatched roof cover the earthen, well-swept floor, packed hard from many generations of feet packing it hard. A fire burns brightly in the dim interior and a wood covered window is thrown wide to let the smoke escape. A few modest woven chairs and a fur skin rug are around the hearth, and a beaten copper pot hangs over the fire, simmering. The smell of mutton stew fills the room.
Modest living area, Inside Cottage
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I am a mother of eight children. I live with my family in a cottage in the countryside. I spend every day tending to the needs of all of my little ones which can be overwhelming, but I always manage to maintain a pleasing disposition and a happy smile.
Hello Aye, how do you do today. Work has made me tired and weary. Is there anything cooking? I will start to prepare something right away My boots smell and my head hurts after my boss gave me a strong talk or two. I will need your finest cooking today I'm sorry. I have to take care of the children too I understand, the children come first. Have they returned from play? Not yet. Perhaps we can spend time together before they do I think its about time we decide what to do with this house. I think we can afford a nicer place now.  Are you sure we can afford to? We have 8 children to take care of How much longer can we fit them in this modest home. Soon they will require more space and may no longer fit in their current beds.  We can't even afford proper cookware though Aye, you're right. May be its time for you to head back and start working at the tavern. We need the extra coin. 