"I'm more crafty than handy, but I wouldn't mind seeing the old fishery. Supposedly the building is pretty neat." Giselle added. "Stone we're going with you." Giselle gestured to the Toufik male.
Stone paused what he was doing and made a few gestures. Giselle gestured back to the male. Stone sighed then shrugged in reply. Providence followed with Giselle as several Toufik males left the manor and loaded up into a wagon that looked like a hovercraft.
It was interesting to watch the passing city. It reminded her of a lot of Europe's old cities. Many of the homes and businesses were made of stone. The buildings were generally only a few stories tall, but the ones that rose higher tended to be made of wood and stucco on the upper levels. The structures were nestled close together flanking the broad streets, with wide sidewalks that displayed goods, cafe tables, or a small garden if it was a residence.
The street was filled with the hovering vehicles passing to and fro. The hovering wagon Providence and Giselle rode in passed so quickly it was difficult to truly study the Cadi citizens that bustled on the sidewalks, going about their business. They all looked so similar, with their red skin and black hair. Only the color of their clothes, were distinct.
They arrived at the edge of town near a broad river that flowed into a large lake. The two-story stone building didn't look in too rough a shape until you went inside. There were a few collapsed walls, and the place was almost gutted. Despite that the architecture was lovely. There were arched doors and windows, along with several large bay doors that opened onto the river shore.
A handful of Toufik got started rebuilding one of the walls. Providence watched getting a feel for what was needed then pitched in by carrying granite blocks, the size of bricks, to the Toufik male who applied mortar then set them in place. It was a good work-out as well as productive. Giselle helped pick up trash and wood debris as one of the hairy beasts started a fire out on the shore to dispose of it.
After about a few hours there was a loud commotion outside. Providence and Giselle wandered out to see Stone and a few other Toufik males faced off against a handful of Cadi males. They stood several feet apart looking tense. Providence had seen enough altercations to know when people were spoiling for a fight.
"You need to leave my grandfather's building." The lead Cadi male growled.
Stone gestured calmly back to the aggressive Cadi.
"I don't care if the property was purchased for your people. It's been in my family for over a hundred years." The red male countered angrily. He then looked over to Providence and Giselle. "You foreigners come to our planet and suddenly expect us to change our entire way of life." He practically yelled at them.
Giselle stepped between the angry Cadi males and the Toufik before blows were exchanged.
"What is your name?" Giselle asked the lead male.
"Geirr" The male replied, looking slightly shocked that Giselle approached their group.
"Geirr I'm sure you know who I am."
The male nodded at Giselle.
"I appreciate that you are frustrated with all the changes that have been happening. Have you approached the Daimio about your concerns?"
"Look female I don't have the time to explain this situation to you. You need to go find your master or tend to female matters, this doesn't concern you."
Providence's eyes widened at the blatant racist and misogynistic reply. According to what she understood, the Cadi had voted to give them status like any other Cadi female. Obviously this man didn't agree. Giselle had explained how conditions were, but seeing is first hand was an eye opener. It had Providence suddenly worried again about her future here.
Giselle sighed.
"Geirr this does concern me because Cadi is now my home. The Toufik behind me fought to win that war not to mention the fact they served your people for generations without complaint. They deserve more respect and gratitude than what you are showing them." Giselle glanced at Stone who stood calmly beside her. "And yes I am a female. But it was my strategy that gained Vidya Cadi the edge in the final battle and that female there," Giselle gestured to Providence, "served in my planet's military. So don't presume to tell me our place."
"I have heard the widely exaggerated rumors." Geirr practically sneered.
His eyes then widened as Giselle stepped into his personal space.
"Believe what you want however here are the facts. The building you profess to care so much about fell into decay while Cadi warred with itself. My bonded purchased it for fellow warriors because he finds them worthy. The question I have is, are you questioning his authority and are you really so selfish, that you are willing to ruin the first chance at peace your family has seen in centuries, over a building?"