Do not call Dalamar "Ma'am" no matter how feminine his long silky hair may make him look from behind.
I made that mistake and was ordered to clean the Barracks, fill the lanterns, and refresh the braziers. It was an honest mistake, really. I had seen Mela Arkay around moments earlier, so naturally, when I saw Dalamar's back, with his long woman-styled hair and tight scout leather armor, I thought he was Mela.
Mela he was not and I quickly drew Dalamar's ire.
After trying to make Greyson clean the barracks for me, I picked up a mop and proceeded to carry out my punishment. It should be noted that Greyson refused a lawful order and is woefully unaware of the fact that in the army shite rolls downhill. Since he refused my order, I made him do ten laps around the barracks instead. Be advised that Greyson is a disobedient sort and requires constant disciplining.
I swept and mopped each floor. Placed fresh coals on the braziers, and refilled each and every lamp in the barracks.
- Watchman Jakob D'Stoke
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