At the side stretch, the market noise softens into a busy hum. Hunter steadies the stall while Joy watches the nearby flower stand with growing interest.
Mrs. Gable steps over with a small bouquet of daisies, her apron dusted with pollen and her smile easy.
Mrs. Gable
These are for you, sweetheart. And, mister, that left leg on your table looks a little wobbly.
Joy reaches out carefully, fingers hovering near the flowers as her shoulders loosen.
Hunter McCready
Can you show me what needs fixing?
Mrs. Gable
Of course. I keep a shim in my cart for exactly this sort of thing.
The Organizer lingers a few steps back, watching the exchange with visible relief while the stall settles into place.
✓ Quest Accepted
Help Mrs. Gable fix the wobbly table leg
“I thank Mrs. Gable and ask her to hand me the shim.”
SUCCESS (Mediocre Socially Awkward, rolled +0)
Hunter McCready
Thank you. I appreciate it.
Mrs. Gable
You are welcome, dear. Hand me that leg, and I will slide the shim in.
Hunter eases the table leg free just enough for her to work, keeping the stall steady with his other hand.
Mrs. Gable
You know, a wobbly table is like a bad mood. If you ignore it, everybody notices.
Joy looks from the daisies to the old woman, then back to Hunter, her shoulders loose and calm.
The Organizer
That is exactly why I like Mrs. Gable at every market. She fixes things before they become a fuss.
Mrs. Gable gives a tiny, satisfied nod as the shim seats into place, and the table stops rocking under Hunter's hand.
Quest Complete
Help Mrs. Gable fix the wobbly table leg
+ New Item Acquired
Shim