Construction [narration]

Plink.

Plink.

Plink.

Thomas' eyelids fluttered as the noise continued. After the fifth 'Plink', he stumbled out of the bed, and staggered to his window, bleary-eyed and confused.

"Thomas!" Cecile called out as soon as he threw open the shutters. "Get dressed and come down here!"

Okay... what is it that they couldn't come in and wake me up for? The Castle's steward thought as he hastily threw on some clothes and splashed his face with water before hurrying down.

"Cecile? Muto? What's going on?" He asked as the guard and storehouse keeper quickly grabbed him by the arm.

"We got a surprise for you!" The Kobold barked as they quickly carted the young man off, who quickly ended up being literally dragged, unable to keep up with their pace.

"Ta-da!" The two threw their hands out at what they wanted Thomas to see so badly.

"Wha...what?!" The young man blinked in shock as he stared at several piles of building materials, and the fact most of the residents are sitting patiently, with various tools in their hands. "...uhm, wha... what's going on?" He questioned as he cocked his head.

"Well, Master Thomas," Sebastian wiped his brow. "Since we have been having problems acquiring any contractor work, everyone had put their heads together, and decided that we will do our own repairs."

"Bu...! Th-thank you!" Thomas exclaimed as he leaned forward, hands spread out out in shock as his eyes visibly widen. "I... I don't know what to say!"

"Uhm..." A young boy wearing a red scarf spoke up. "Does any of us actually know how to fix a roof?"

There was silence.

"Er... I know a few folks who did some wo-work...." Thomas started. "I, I'll see if I can contact them."

Open Invitation to Budehuc Castle

( A few letters appears in the Sanctuary Mail-Box, and a few select Nexusians (cut for image) )

Uh... guess these fit me?

Go here and reload until you get five quotes that sum up your philosophy or outlook, then post them.
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When the heart speaks, the mind finds it indecent to object.
Milan Kundera (1929 - ), The Unbearable Lightness of Being

It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.
Robert H. Goddard (1882 - 1945)

An idea isn't worth that much. It's the execution of the idea that has value. If you can't convince one other person that this is something to devote your life to, then it's not worth it.
Joel Spolsky, Sink or Swim, SXSW 2006

The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.
Thomas Paine (1737 - 1809)

I cannot and will not cut my conscience to fit this year's fashions.
Lillian Hellman (1905 - 1984), letter to Committee on Un-American Activities of the House of Representatives, May 19, 1952

The end result of kindness is that it draws people to you.
Anita Roddick, A Revolution in Kindness, 2003
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Uhm... I know it only said 5, but I just can't narrow it down any further, s-sorry.