Residence of Qaedal Aaeas, Vithui-Over citystate.
Tâjya'pa 40th of 11th month. Mid afternoon
Keyul stood at the edge of the property belonging to his Punla. He had spent the morning at the allowing some of the others to spend the morning with their Punlai. The home where his parents had raised him and Qaedal was the largest, with three generations living under the roof. He looked at the house that his brother lived in. It was large enough for a family, but thus far to his knowledge his brother had not shown any sign of beginning one. The walkways to the houses were trimmed with flowering garlands. He saw one of the few retainers of the family tending to the plants. He walked down the path towards the front door of his brothers house.
"Apote saenor ibâka Tebul. You are looking well. " He said as he approached the one tending to those he was walking along. "You are looking well Sar Keyul." the black furred Tula replied.
"No need for formality Tebul. I am still the same person who you grew up with." Keyul said holding his right hand out with the palm facing Tebul.
The Tula returned the gesture placing his hand against Keyul's . "It is good to see you. We have heard good things about you on your first time out."
"It was not what I expected, but I had a great group with me. So how is Tapaw? Are you two going to make your relationship formal?"
Tebul smiled, "Actually yes we are planning our Sumanâpa Punla for
Meyâ Mâi. We would be honored if you would officiate my friend. "
"You honor me Tebul. The starting of a new life on the start of the new year. A very auspicious date to say the least." Keyul said.
"Well, I have better news. Tapaw is pregnant with twins."
"Then that is extra cause for celebration. I will come by later and pass on my congratulations to Tapaw and you properly. For now I need to join my brother."
Keyul gave Tebul another touch of foreheads and walked towards his brothers doorway. Before he could open the door, it opened on its own. Festive music could be heard coming from the main room. Keyul stepped in and saw his brother talking with some of the senior crew members. Although their demeanor made it clear that this was a social event and not work.
There was a group of life musicians playing behind the tables of refreshments. That surprised Keyul, obviously his brother was wanting to make a good impression on someone. Above the center of the room a chandelier was hung with an assortment of aromatic fronds, the traditional symbol of hospitality.
Qaedal came over and gave him a hug. "Keyul, I was concerned that you would be kept busy at the temple and not show up."
Keyul chuckled, "It was busier than I expected, but as I was only doing a couple of favors. I was not under obligation to stay longer. The place looks good. Too good, I suspect that you asked our Pialoika to help with the decorations."
"You know me too well. Besides I paid my tithe for it. She kept asking me about when would I start a punla of my own. I even had to agree to meet some eligible candidates later this evening." Qaedal resplied.
"Well, I am sure that the crew will appreciate it. I will let you get back to the others while I freshen up." he gave his brother a brief nod of the head and walked to the corridor that lead to a bathroom.