Yvonne and Milton Moonster are still around, and their only son Albrech, has grown up!
Albrech still worries a bit about what shady business his dad is or might have been involved with. He asked mom Yvonne, but she didn't know much. The MSW is no longer active, and the very few former members are getting very old. Albrech knows that if he won't find answers shortly, it might be too late.
But no... Milton was only thinking of fish today. Once a Painter, always an Angler...
They walked down to the Moonster Dock, and when passing Seagull Cottage, it struck Albrech that the house was in need of an upgrade. The fence could need some painting, and most of the window frames, too. And the garden... Gloria Moonster used to keep the garden tip-top, but look at it now... Albrech realized that she was getting too old for it all.
When they stood on the tiny dock, Milton said something that Albrech didn't quite understand. Was the old man talking about the seagulls? The two of them would now spend hours in their little rowboat, there should be a chance for Albrech to discuss some of those matters...
But no... when they arrived the Fish Market on the harbour, Albrech knew just as little as before. The market used to be run by the elderly couple Marge and Gerhard von Plumbob. They are both dead by now, and their son, Rufus von Plumbob, and his wife Maggon (Gnomes) had taken over.
Then Rufus called Milton, and Albrech heard they talked quietly... did they mention Vespula Silver, the old woman who used to lead the MSW? Before Albrech could catch another word, his old friend Baias Gnomes appeared, and ruined it all.
Baias wanted them to go to "Wheel of Life" for a drink. He had news, about Eve Baruba, and himself...
Eve Baruba, long time friend of Albrech and Baias, just had a baby! A non-local man had moved in with her! Albrech had no idea, because Eve worked so hard at her bar, Heaven, that they no longer found time to meet.
And Baias being gay? In a way Albrech was surprised, but well, did it actually matter?
Meanwhile, Milton had walked up to MSW's garden and chapel. Rufus von Plumbob had informed him that a very special painting had been anonymously delivered at Vespula Silver's door. Rufus didn't feel connected with MSW, and didn't attend the little ceremony. But Gloria Moonster was there, and she was quite upset again - this time about a rose in her garden that suddenly turned all black...
The painting was a bad work from the days when Galucca was founded. Most likely it was a portrait of Lady Esphella, the founder of MSW! Yes, the woman who was thrown into the deep well by soldiers from Pettonta Castle, and her urn was already resting here at the chapel.
Vespula Silver is 100 years old, and half her babbling is nonsense. She mostly stay at home at Moon Trail, with her son and his little family.
Outside the chapel, someone had been lurking. A little later, when the ceremony was well over, this someone ran away through the lovely garden. It looks like Fernando 1-58, he just grew up and he still resides with the noble family at Pettonta Castle. Fernando has been working hard, and many back-up plans are unfolding all over Galucca... I think we'll need some bonus update just for this... later...
Oh, the old well to the right is where Lady Esphella was killed long ago, the well is no longer functional and a new one was built on the other side of this garden. The old one is about to be demolished... it will be the very last initiative by old Vespula Silver...
Yvonne has decided to retire from her work at Chez Ludmilla. So, she invited some of her siblings to join her, Milton and Albrech for a spicy meal.
Some new chef already replaced both Yvonne and the Host, but the interior is pretty much the same.
In front you see Yvonne's sister, Marbelle, with her second husband, Priest Arthus Lavendula (Marbelle's first husband was Priest Nikodemus Dipperwell). Marbelle and Nikodemus had 2 children, and she also has 1 son with Arthus.
Back to the right, you see Yvonne's brother Paul Sacroville with his wife Marleen (Heisserclump). They have 2 daughters.
There is also a 3rd sibling, married into the Sloth family, but she wasn't able to attend. All of Yvonne's siblings are way better suited than the Moonsters, so this was quite a generous invite, paying everyone's meal. But you live only once, and Yvonne won't live forever...
Well... as the bistro stove is new in Galucca I took tons of pictures, but you are lucky because I won't post them all ;). Chez Ludmilla is located next to the old cemetery, and all night the "ghost is waking up" tune was playing. I think that slowed down the taking orders and serving, or the new chef was just a bit - new. Anyway, only Yvonne's table was served, then the chef left in a hurry just after midnight. At this time there were about 10 ghosts across the street, quite busy for a 100 years old cemetery...
Next update: the Malone family of Gal District!
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