Tales from the Puffington Bakery
Virginia for Adeline Applecroft
Adeline Applecroft is a hardened farmhand from just outside Gloomspire, used to fixing what breaks, lifting what’s heavy, and chasing off anything that tries to steal from her land. She’s blunt, wary of strangers, and hides a fiercely loyal heart beneath a gruff, no-nonsense exterior.
Low-to-mid range, grounded and firm—minimal fluff in delivery.
Dry humor and blunt honesty; rarely raises her voice unless truly pushed.
Warmth is subtle and earned, surfacing only in quieter, sincere moments.
(Entering bakery) (she sees Penelope and Daisy on the floor, unimpressed) You Penelope Puffington? I need a signature. (looks between them, judging) …Am I interrupting something. I’ve got a wagon full of the things you ordered. Figure you’ll want to deal with that.
(Warning to Penelope) Best be careful. Gloomspire’s full of cutthroats, thieves, monsters—(eyes Daisy)—whatever that is. [Daisy: “Hi, Addi!] *groan* Don’t. Don’t look at me. Don’t speak. (turns to Penelope) Friendly advice? Leave. Before it’s too late.
(grunting from the work) No. I don’t need help. Been lifting things since before you held a whisk. [Penelope: “It’s no big deal. We can—”] You can not. I’ve got it. [Daisy: “Come on, Addi! Teamwork makes the—”] Finish that and I’m stuffing you in a barrel. (cart starts rolling) [Penelope: “Uh… Ma’am? Your cart is—”] My cart is fine. [Daisy: “I think it’s roll—”] Do you ever SHUT UP? [Penelope, resigned: “Alright. Fine. You’ve got this.”] Wait. Why are you saying it like— (turns, sees it flying downhill) NO—NO, NO! GET BACK HERE!
