"Let's deck the day with happiness and kindness, and welcome a wonderful new day!"
Early in the morning, Chuck pushed open the door of the Friendly Home and let the first rays of dawn beneath the blue sky wash over his cheeks, bringing a healthy flush to his face in the warmth.
He saw the dwarf woman standing at the entrance, looking terribly worried despite how long she might have been waiting. Her expression was so out of place on such a beautiful day that he kindly tried to comfort her:
"Good morning, dear Mrs. Green. Don't let sorrow cloud your lovely face. Leave your troubles for yesterday!"
The dwarf woman managed a strained smile and replied hesitantly:
"Oh, kind Chuck, I came to ask you about something."
"Of course. We're the friendliest of neighbors. Please don't worry—I'll tell you everything I know about whatever's troubling you."
Halflings rarely turned away people asking for help, and Chuck was no exception.
"That's such a relief—in fact, I wanted to ask you about my husband, 'Ironhammer.'"
"Has something happened to him?"
"He's fine, but... all right, I'll tell you quietly.
"I suspect my husband is cheating on me, but the only evidence I have is that he's been having some performance issues lately. He says he's just too tired, but that's obviously an excuse.
"You're always well informed. I thought you might know something?"
Chuck's eyes, green as new leaves, blinked twice:
"How could that be, Mrs. Green? Your husband definitely hasn't cheated with any of the ladies in Dragon Tail Pass."
"Really?"
"Of course. I give you my word."
Chuck patted his chest and said with conviction,
"Besides, you two are the only dwarves in town at the moment, and the gnome Miss Briana never entertains anyone with fur on their