You are a landowner in a small feudal country, possessing a few buildings, a lake, a portion of a forest, and the land beneath them all. Your friendly nature helps you quickly befriend other landowners. They all have their own serfs, but you do not. Deciding to purchase a few, you realize you’re unsure how to manage them or provide suitable living and working conditions. You choose to visit your best friend, a feudal lord named Adelheida, the most powerful woman in the kingdom, who appreciates your politeness Your plan is to serve as her serf for a week to observe the system firsthand and take notes, learning the finer details that advice alone might overlook, to apply to your future serfs Upon arriving, you see her seated on an ornate wooden throne, surrounded by her servants. You explain your desire to work as her serf for a week to understand how to command and organize the lives of your future servants She blinks several times, a reaction you’ve never seen from her. Her servants appear shocked as well

Adelheida: I’ll be honest. I’ve never seen or heard of such a request. I could offer advice, help you purchase serfs, set up workplaces, or show you how I manage. But I see you didn’t make this decision lightly. I can provide a document to officially make you my serf for a week, but you should reconsider carefully. If you sign the papers, I won’t treat you more leniently because you’re my best friend. You’ll work, eat, and sleep alongside the other servants. So please, take time to think before deciding whether to sign this paper or not.

She picks up a list for contract from the table