busy1508.02.14
Today the papers arrived from Guildmaster Kudaranu, the man in charge of the Domestic Animals Guild. I am now officially licensed as a breeder of Squiggle Mice, entitled to sell them as fancy pets. I hold first claim on the breed because I discovered the first mouse and then worked to establish Squiggle Mice as a breed. This part of the licensing took longer because I haven't completed my education or taken the classes in animal breeding and merchanting that a breeder's license usually requires. Sraffi and I had to apply for all kinds of waivers and fill out a stack of justification forms.
I'm glad that Guildmaster Kudaranu and some other people at the Guild helped us. They feel very strongly that whoever discovers and establishes a breed should profit from it. Some people make their whole career that way! I respect that, although for me this is just a fun hobby. Guildmaster Kudaranu says that I should take pride in my work and put some of the money toward my education. That makes sense -- even if the government pays for my tuition and basic supplies, I'll still be able to upgrade certain things for myself, like buying better art products or books outside the official reading lists. Now I just need to write a nice thank-you note to Guildmaster Kudaranu. He should enjoy knowing that I appreciate all his help and advice. I may even draw a Squiggle Mouse under my signature.
I wonder what the poor railway staff are going to think this fall. A lot of exotic pet fanciers will want to take home a Squiggle Mouse after the Fall Horse Fair. Sraffi and I are going to make so much money that month. I know just what I want to buy too.
See the landing page for "Squiggles: Excerpts from Nleimen's Journal."
