Page 78 of Heart of the High King
As soon as the door was shut, Rafe grimaced. “So, I’m not sure if you can help me. I need a way to make a little money to pay for the stuff I need…just basics like shampoo and toys for Mortis.”
“Love toys.”
“You’ve been through a lot, Rafe, and we’ve fought a lot about giving you things. You need to let people help you,” Chrysander said. “No one at D’Vaire is going to be upset with you for spending the money in your account to buy anything. That’s why it’s there. It’s why being in a sanctuary is such a good fit for you.”
“I was told that for household stuff I had to use my personal funds. I don’t have any. So, if I could just find a part-time job, I could make what I need. I don’t have a lot of experience in much, but I know how to read, and I enjoy politics. I love what I’ve learned of the Council, and I have used my laptop to keep up-to-date on the newspaper and stuff. I was hoping you guys could direct me where to apply for something.”
Chrysander’s jaw flexed, and he glanced at Ellery for a moment. Then he scrubbed a hand over his face. “I honestly have no idea what to say right now. Sanctuaries exist to provide whatever a person needs once they arrive there. You don’t need a job. What you’re lacking is a correct identification card and a bank account attached to it with the money you require.”
“I don’t want to take money if I can earn it,” Rafe argued. “I mean we all know I’m not going to be around long, so why should anyone at D’Vaire want to waste stuff on me?”
Ellery stood and laid a hand on Chrysander’s arm when His Majesty’s eyes narrowed. “Rafe, I agree with Chrys. You do not need to work, and His Highness should have already provided you with money. That is a situation we will see fixed immediately. However, I know what a proud man you are as well. I believe we can help you. If you would like, we could use your assistance. Niko despairs about the way the work the advisory panel does is archived. He would love a basic database, which we could set up with you. Then, you could enter the information regarding who was responsible for the bill and could follow up with when it went up for vote, and the outcome. Because this is historical and would be used for reference only with no due dates, you may take your time and work on it as you see fit. I must insist you do it a few hours a day at most to not burden yourself.”
“Yeah, I think I could do that. I’ve never done a database before, but if someone could teach me, I’m ready to learn.”
“I believe we can find people both here and at D’Vaire who might be helpful. Niko, Zane, and I will coordinate those efforts and send you via e-mail the information you need, so you may work at your own pace. Once we have figured out who at D’Vaire will be assisting, they will be on hand for questions or problems. I plan to call Worth as a starting point. He has ample experience with office matters as CFO of Dérive.”
“Thanks so much, I really appreciate that. I hope I can get started soon.”
“Give us a couple of days to get it set up and, in the meantime, you can familiarize yourself with the database program we use, as well as CouncilParlay. I can create an account for you after Aleksander updates you in the overall system. Sound good?” Zane asked.
“Absolutely.”
“Now get home; you look exhausted,” Damian said.
Rafe had every intention of taking their advice and planned on using the strong medication he had yet to try but was told it was for situations when he pushed himself too far or was in too much pain. Since he was not only exhausted but in agony, it was exactly what Dr. Suricata had prescribed it for.
