Forged Destiny [Book 6: Ch. 11]

"We'll take two of your lamb joints," I said. "And a cut of ham and some beef. Make it your best and there'll be a little extra in it for you."

[...]

I smiled back and wrapped the meat up in paper provided by the Butcher. He, eager to help, tied it with some string, stacked the meats atop one another and then tied those together, too. The whole package looked heavy, more than Lavender could deal with at any rate, but I lifted it up and carried it under my arm with ease.

[...]

A local farmer knew it later, too, when I purchased a bag of fresh carrots, cauliflower, cabbage, potatoes, beets and even a few apples for the girls.

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"Yer can chase the lad later, Becca," her father said, earning an indignant gasp. "He's paid us well. Have you gotten everything packed for him?"

"Y-Yes, Pa. I put it into baskets for you," she said, smiling at me again. "There's quite a lot of them, though." She indicated the stack, at least four baskets high and filled with heavy fruit and veg. "Would you like me to help carry them to your home? I don't mind and we could-"

"Nah, it's fine." I knelt, adjusting the meat to lay on top. "I've got this."

Sapphire sighed. "Jaune, there's no need to show o-"

"Hm?" I asked, now stood with all the food held before me. "What was that?"

"N-Nothing…"

[...]

I noticed I was getting more than my fair of attention, probably because of the veritable feast I was carrying. I was barely able to see over the top.

"You sure you're okay with that?" Sapphire asked.

"It's not too heavy. Just awkward."

"Jaune, I wouldn't be able to move that without a wheelbarrow. Hell, even if I had one, I'd need to make two journeys. You're not even breaking a sweat."

"And I thought Dad was strong," Lavender whispered.

"Dad is strong. Jaune is just ridiculous."

—Forged Destiny [Book 6: Ch. 11]