The next morning there was a knock at the servant’s entrance to the temple. The head butler opened it to find a young man.
“What are you here for?” he asked.
“I’m looking for a job sir. Would there be any openings for servants?”
He glanced over his well formed features. “What is your name?”
“Alex.”
He couldn’t shake off the feeling that he had seen this face before. “Are you a loyal follower of the Goddess?”
“Yes sir.”
“We might have an opening. It would involve making beds, emptying chamber pots, dusting and polishing, serving meals. It would pay 15 drakas per week. A place to sleep and meals would be provided. Are you interested?”
As much as he dislike the hold the temple had over everyone, it was a steady wage. He ran his fingers through his sandy blond hair. “Yes sir. I would be honored to serve the temple.”
“Right this way then. I’ll show you to your room and see that someone explains your duties to you.”