A couple in their 20s have decided to live their lives as if they were in the year 1346. Just aged 23, they claim to be old souls. Very old souls. They dress in clothing from that time, own era-appropriate furniture, and contract diseases that have not been heard of for centuries. They try to be as authentic as they can. Here’s how they do it.
No modern vehicles!
They only travel using means from that era. They screech whenever they see a car, and when an aeroplane flew overhead, they fell to their knees and begged it to spare them.
Becoming jesters!
They are not officially jesters yet. They have written to their head of state applying for the role, but they haven’t heard back yet. This has not stopped them from dreaming about being silly little geese for their king’s entertainment.
Outdated sewage systems!
The modern sewage system was invented centuries later. They were asked not to elaborate on this point.
Questionable health!
They are missing several teeth and faint regularly.
Dying of the plague!
They have both died of the bubonic plague. What? Fine. Turns out you can still get bubonic plague. Who knew?
Even in their sickness, they insisted on their doctor wearing one of those costumes that make them look like a bird. Though she agreed, they refused her modern medicine, calling it ‘witchcraft potions’. RIP, I guess.
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