Four days after the birth of Limi Lou - the tenth day of the yellow moon.
On that day, the wedding of Dick-dom and Morn-Rutim finally took place.
It was a long-awaited event that had to be postponed because the rainy season was just around the corner, even though an agreement had been made more than two months ago.Graph-Zaza, the chief of the clan, soon allowed me to attend, and I - Fa - was able to celebrate the day with a great deal of comfort.
However, it is said in advance that it should be a strict northern family, or that "it is not necessary to help with banquet cooking".This is only a blood festival, so I want you to do it with moderation as a guest.
However, I wasn't constantly surprised because I wasn't involved in the preparation of banquet dishes at the northern settlement harvest festival and so on - what was more surprising was the fact that Tour-Din didn't ask for help either.
This wedding is the first to take place near the forest, and it will be a "wedding without blood for other blood tribes."Dom and Rutim were the only blood-born parties, and there was no connection between Zaza, Lou or Din, the blood-born family.In order to emphasize that point, he dared not involve Tour-din in the preparation of the banquet.
Therefore, only patriarchal and facultative people, and especially Jean with deep ties to Dom, were invited as witnesses.All that remains is for Dom and Rutim's family to perform the ritual solemnly.
It would seem a little sad not to invite Tour-din to celebrate the northern settlement - but you should still be more fortunate that Dick-dom and Morn-Rutim's wedding was allowed here.It was a wedding that would never have been forgiven if it had been more than tradition.
And we were just grateful to Graph-Zaza for inviting me and Ey-Fa to the wedding in such a solemn arrangement.
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So, on that day - I decided to work on the street stall business as usual until noon.It was enough for Dom's settlement to come at dusk, so I didn't see any reason to take a break from street work.
Finish your work as usual and return to the forest as usual.First, I stopped by Lou's settlement, where I was already ready to leave.
"Hey, I've been waiting. I can leave anytime."
Ludo laughs as he strokes some red feathers of Zidula.
"After all, today Ludo Lou is going out.... isn't Saty Ray-Lou feeling better yet? "
"Oh, at least it's not working.But don't worry about it.Leaving my brother Ziza in the settlement is just a matter of feeling. "
In these times, it was always Jiza-Lou's role to go out on behalf of the chief.However, if Sati Ray-Lou's condition did not seem to return by that date, I was informed in advance that Ludo Lou would accept the role.
"In the first place, it was me and Lara, who were closest to me, who were most intimate with Morn-Rutim at Lew's main house.Morn-Rutim will be more pleased than my father or my brother Ziza. "
It is Ludo Lou who talks like that who has a happy smile.In fact, the problem was that he was secretly pushing Morn-Rutim's love in the shadows, so the joy would still have been there.
After entrusting Lou's car, which had returned from the post town, to other women, Lara-Lou also approached us with a light step.
"Let me wait! Is Grandma Gibba already on board?Let's go! "
Lud-Lou's partner was Lara-Lou, and today, she was supposed to be accompanying Grandma Ziba.
Since the northern settlements are far away, it's a good day to stay.Still, it was only because Morn-Rutim was also an important great-grandchild that Grandma Ziba strongly wanted to accompany.
The mother of Dan Rutim, the father of Morn-Rutim, is the daughter of Grandma Ziba, who married Rutim.That means Donda-Lou's father's sister.Then Dan Lutim and Donda Lulu became cousins, and the children inherited just as much of Grandma Ziba's blood - that's what Gazran-Lutim told me a long time ago.
(That was probably just before Gazran-Lutim and Ama Min-Lutim had their wedding.And now your sister Morn-Rutim is going to give you a wedding... I'm impressed.)
When I was confused with that feeling, Lara-Lou, the cheap one, started trampling on the dungeon.
"What is Asta blurring?We need to get those ladies home first, right?Let's get this over with and head to Dom's house! "
"Yeah, I got it. Let's go."
This is Gill and Fafa launching the van.The ladies from the south gathered in my van, so I was able to complete the delivery by the time I arrived at Fa's house.
When we arrived at Fa's house, there were already loads of Ai-Fa and the Saudis waiting for us.
"Oh, you're back.We're ready. "
Dari-Sauti will welcome us with a big smile.
Instead, they were Vera's next sister and Fow's second brother.These are the two names that I've been thinking about.The two of them had Dali-Sauti in the middle, with their faces covered more than necessary.
They also wish for a special wedding, just like Dick-dom and Morn-Rutim.
So Dari-Sauti was consulting with the people concerned to see if they could accompany the two names as their own confession.
"It will be a difficult experience for these people to see Dom and Rutim's wedding.It would be unfamiliar to offer a non-blood foe human being, but will you forgive me somehow? "
What is a wedding without blood ties to other blood families?It's just an offer to let the two names know how prepared Dick-dom and Morn-Rutim are to come to the ritual.The other chiefs, Dom, and the people of Rutim, were likely to have taken the thoughts and thoughts of Dari-Sauti and accepted the petition.
Well, shall we go?Um, Jill and the wagon are all yours, right? "
Ey-Fa accepts my call.
"I asked the women of Fow who were working in the cabin.If I finish my job, I should be able to return home in Gill's van and have it kept. "
So Brave and the cops promised to keep it at the Fow house.Since the number of people heading north to the settlement was very small, it was decided that it was not necessary to increase the number of cars.
So me and Ei Fa also turned their feet to disturb Zidula's wagon - and then Vera's next sister said, "Well."
"Asta and Ai-Fa are still with the Lou people, aren't they?"
Last month I slept with Dari-Sauti for about five days.She was hiding a faint teasing under her calm expression, and today she was showing a little impatience.
Dali-Sauti, who noticed it, shouted bitterly.
"If Fow's men grasp this rope, it will be you and me sitting on the cargo bay, so I won't be so upset.I mean, it seems inappropriate to feel bothered by a desire for a wedding. "
"Ah, no... I never said that..."
And Vella's next sister was shy, and Fow's second brother was dyeing his cheeks with a solemn look.
"I don't care, Eye-Fahs, get in there.Let's get out of here. "
"Okay, I'll see you in the northern settlement."
I got into Zidula's van when I was nodded by Ai-Fa.
Since it is Ludo Lou who holds the rope, it is Lara-Lou and Grandma Jiba who are waiting.Grandma Jiba smiled in a chunky bed and Lara-Lou frowned somewhat seriously.
"I heard you talking.Vera and Fow seem to be listening to you. "
"Yeah, it looks like the shame comes first."
"I wonder if I can give you a wedding with that kind of preparation.I should tell you exactly how prepared Morn-Rutim was. "
Lara-Lou's face also turns bright red and erupts when she cools things down with Sin-Lou, but it's a different story from that.Vera and Fow both wanted to be sure of their feelings at today's wedding.
With such various thoughts in mind, the two luggage cars run along the road.
Ai Fa leaned against Grandma Ziba from the opposite side of Lara-Lou and peered into her soft smile.
"I never imagined that the day would come when I would go to the northern settlement with my grandmother Jiba.Doesn't it bother you? "
"Even though I've just arrived at the façade from Lou, I can't believe you're saying such a pathetic thing... I feel so comfortable with the rocking of the truck that I'm going to sleep..."
That said, the settlements in the north are far farther away than the post towns and Durham.This should have been the first time that Grandma Jiba had spent so much time in a van.
"Tell me as soon as it gets tough.There's still plenty of room by nightfall, so I can take as many breaks as I want. "
Lara-Lou said the same thing, and she sneezed her face more and more and replied, "It's okay..."
"I don't think it's going to be Morn-Rutim's wedding soon, so I'm not looking forward to it anymore..."
"Yeah, the Harvest Festival was a bit different."
"Ah... Dom and Zaza have always attached great importance to old habits... so I guess they take care of the habits that we've forgotten..."
Gibba's eyes were clear so that she could express her thoughts in that era.
"Until such a dom man abandons his old habits, I'm glad to hear that Morn-Rutim will be given to his daughter-in-law... I wouldn't have been able to see him like that if he hadn't lived this long..."
"Mm-hmm. I'd like Grandma Jiba to live a long time and see things around the woods."
When I said that with a gentle look, Lara-Lou laughed.
"When I talk to Grandma Jiba, I'm going to look really nice.I've been at Lou's for the first time since that night. "
"Hmm? I'm embarrassed to hear that..."
"Very well. Otherwise, I would probably have stayed with Ziza's brothers and opposed Ai Fa's going in and out of Lou's house."
While saying that, Lara-Lou spilled her white teeth.
Speaking of which, when we first met, Lara-Lou was more concerned about the existence of Ai-Fa than anyone else.
(On the other hand, it was always noisy to me... well, it was annoying when I accidentally stepped into the water bath)
Thanks to the celebrations around the Lou family, I had more opportunities to be reminded of nostalgic memories.
It's been almost two years since you came to the woods with me.In the meantime, I have deepened my interactions with various opponents.Of these, the Lou family was the one who spent the longest time after Ai-Fa.
(There are only three of them today, but I was able to invite them to the Harvest Festival... and I will keep them close forever.)
That made it very comfortable for me to spend my way to the northern settlement.
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After a while, the road by the forest ends.
We have arrived at the northern settlement, the first of its kind in about two months.
When we stopped the truck in front of the settlement, a small figure just like the other day welcomed me.
"Welcome to The, The Settlement!Today, I'm going to drop off the truck! "
She is a 10-year-old toddler with a cute face.That's how he guided us on Harvest Day.
"Oh, thank you for the information. I've packed up my own bedding, but can we settle in Zaza for now?"
"Yes! Dom's settlement is full of Rutim's people, so I'm sure the other guests will be spending the night in Zaza and Jean!"
Led by a boy who burns his cheeks with tension and Daw Aung Yang, he starts by stepping into the Zaza settlement.Then, within a few steps, Spira-Zaza welcomed me.
"Welcome to Zaza's house. The chiefs are still working in the woods, so I will greet them."
"Hmm. Wow, Spira-Zaza.Thank you for today. "
Dari-Sauti, who got out of Saudi's van, responded to the hawk.
When we follow suit, Spira-Zaza skips a sharp line of sight.
"... chief Dari-Sauti and two of his sacrifices.The eldest of the Lou family and the two members of the main family.There are two façades.There seems to be no mistake in the number of people.Are you sure you are Vera's next sister and the second brother of the Fow family? "
"Hmm, no doubt. There's still time until the ritual begins, but how should we behave?"
"First, you should say hello to Dom's house.If you don't mind, I'll show you around. "
That interaction led us to Dom's settlement.
Grandma Jiba also brought the wheelchairs that Rico and the others gave her, so she rode on them and took the road.It is Ludo Lou who holds the hand-held handle.
As soon as I stepped into the trail leading to Dom's settlement, an unexpected noise was heard.
With her eyebrows frowned on, Spira-Zaza stepped into the square and sighed deeply.On the spot, the great men were having fun comparing power.
"I see. Rutim's family was already involved."
Dari-Sauti smiled happily, but Spira-Zaza was getting acquainted.
"Lem-Dom! Where is Lem-Dom!?"
When Spira-Zaza raised his voice loudly, the cheers echoed in the square.The men who were playing with the power comparison everywhere also stopped moving and turned back towards us with a proper look.
"Ah, the other guests have arrived.Welcome to Dom's house, guests. "
And Lem-Dom approached us with a refreshing step.Spira-Zaza, who turned back towards you, rounded her eyes with a slight look.
"... what are you wearing?Isn't it cold? "
Lem-Dom was wearing a rainy season costume for some reason.However, it is not a poncho-like outfit worn by women, but a long-sleeved outfit for hunters.
"It's so sunny, but it's not cold.Rather, it's hot and sweaty.I have to bathe again before the feast. "
"Then why are you dressed like that?"
"This is to tackle the power of combat.With this outfit, you won't be able to touch the bare skin of men, will you? "
While laughing with a brave face, Lem-Dom slapped his chest.
"This chest is twice wrapped around your usual outfit and tightened to the ground.I can't help it, but with this, the crowd won't hesitate to combine. "
"... in the first place, why are you interested in power comparison?There shouldn't be a habit of comparing power before a wedding around the forest. "
"I'm entertaining Rutim's people.The ladies are all ready for dinner, so we'll have to entertain Rutim's men, right?Since both men seem to be having so much fun, is there nothing wrong? "
Lem-Dom wasn't bad at all, but Spira-Zaza still didn't try to get ahead.
"In the first place, the female crowd, Lem-Dom, should not be allowed to compete against the power of combat.Wouldn't dressing up like that break the habits of the northern settlements? "
"But today we're dealing with people from Rutim.Ruthim also allows us to compare the power of the females with the power of combat.Dom and Rutim will be blood folks, so we can't just push our habits, can we? "
"But that's why...!"
"In order to determine the good and bad of a new habit, is it the recent arrangement that you should first taste it yourself?We're trying to determine the good and the bad right now. "
Today Lem-Dom had a smooth tongue, and his contemporary Spira-Zaza had been defeated.
And while Spira-Zaza sighs again, I rarely hear Ei Fa shout, "Lem-Dom."
"Nevertheless, wearing a rainy season costume is a lot of things to keep in mind.Do the men of Dom shy away from touching the women in order to value their habits? "
"Yes, yes, and the men, Dana or Javilla, they said something else.Wasn't that what Asta was listening to? "
"Huh?" I was surprised, but I could remember right away.
"Ah, there were people who were making noise about touching bare skin when compared to the power of fighting with the women.It must have been... a warrior, Dana's parent. "
"That's right. What if they told me I couldn't do everything I could because of that?That's why I covered my bare skin with it.I'm wearing a double dress on my waist. "
Then Ey-Fa poked me in the head and said, "Hey."
"I didn't hear anything like that.When and where did you tell that story to Dana's parents? "
"Well, that's... yeah, it's the day Alvach and the others asked for a return feast.That's what happened when I waited for Ai Fa and the others to come out of the bathhouse. "
"... why didn't you tell me that?"
"Hmm? I don't know why..."
Because I'm just as beautiful as that, if I accidentally touch my chest and waist and my bare skin, I'll be more upset!Dana's parents were very enthusiastic.Even if I heard such a story, I would have just kicked my leg, so I kept my mouth shut.
"... well, if I were to be challenged to compare power in the aftermath of the Lou Harvest Festival, I would need the same preparation."
"Yeah? Really?"
"Of course. If the opponent doesn't seem to be able to do everything in their power, it doesn't make sense to compare power."
That said, Ey-Fa turned to a slippery side.
Lem-Dom then sprinkled the air mixed with bravery and colour when she was a leopard, trying to reach Ai-Fa.
"I still have extra clothes for the rainy season.Can you still change into that and join me in the power comparison of Eye Fa? "
"No, I want you to have peace of mind today, the wedding.... neither Dom nor Rutim have blood on me, and I should know better. "
"What a bore," said Lem-Dom, and Spira-Zaza raised her eyebrows again.
"I find it difficult for Fa's parents, Ey-Fa, to be moderate.Shouldn't Lem-Dom also be apprenticing? "
"No, I can finally enjoy comparing the power of combat, but will you miss the opportunity?"
With a snug face, Lem-Dom softened his expression.
"... so if I can be more powerful than ever, the danger of decay in the woods will be even further away.Would you be so convinced of Spira-Zaza?I want to live as long as I can and do the work of a hunter, just like Ai-Fa. "
In fact, Spira-Zaza is very attentive to his childhood friend Lem-Dom.I wonder if harsh words and deeds are the reverse.Therefore, if Lem-Dom spoke such words with such an expression, it would have been more difficult to maintain a harsh attitude.
"Oh! You've arrived too!You've been so relaxed! "
And as Spira-Zaza finally gets closer and closer, our Lutim's predecessors get closer and closer.The baldness glowed with sweat, indicating that he enjoyed the hospitality of the Dom family.
"That was a long time ago.I've heard from the Lou family that they left home before Jomtien. "
When Dari-Sauti said so, Dan Rutim said, "Hmm!"and responded energetically.
"Rutim had arranged to take a break from the gibber hunt this day too!Then we should go to Dom's settlement early and deepen the bond! "
As a result, it will be more interesting than power.Those are the hunters of the fierce Rutim and Dom.
Roughly twenty hunters were crowded in Dom's Square.Perhaps Rutim and most of Dom's hunters are there.For this day, the people of Rutim were at home in the Dom settlement.
(Surely this is the first time in the woods)
Rutim's family now has about thirty people.That's why they travel from toddlers to the elderly on foot to the northern settlements, which are only a few hours away.That would have been something I never thought of in a time when Totos and the cars weren't there - and there was no reason to imitate it in the first place.Spinning blood with distant clans like that was not possible around the forest before.
By now, the women of Dom and Rutim will be mixing in to prepare the feast.Is Gazran-Lutim invisible speaking quietly with the bride and groom?They don't need a parade around the house of the bloodline when they take a break from the hunter's work, so how they spend this time means they have to build it themselves.
Unprecedented, this is one of the transformations around the forest.
The joy of being allowed to see it fills your chest as if it were now.I felt so happy listening to the barbaric voices of Dom and Rutim's men.