The Young Apprentice

Service had ended for the day.
Nocturna Head Chef Cedric Wintervale
Announced to his Brigade
As he washed his hands.

Agnes Brindle and Percival ‘Pip’ Rook
Had almost finished washing
The last of the plates and cutlery.

“Good job my boy.”

Agnes warmly smiled at Pip
Then placed a wet hand on his shoulder.

“Now, you’re needed at front of house,
So apron and cap off
And go see your uncle Gideon.”

Pip smiled,
It was rare that his uncle
Ever asked to see him.

“Did he say what it was about?”

“Not my place to ask lad,
So get moving and find out.”

Pip dried his hands,
Removed his cap and apron,
And smoothed his white hair over
In an attempt
To make himself presentable,

Then made his way
Out into the club rooms.