There, there.
You can't sleep?
Yes it's a stormy night.
But soon thunder will be away
and only the soft sounds of rain will remain.
You don't have any fever, have you?
Let me see.
It's alright,
your forehead and cheeks
are quite cool.
You may be a bit cold,
let me add a wool blanket on you.
There.
Let me tuck you in.
Just under your chin,
your arm,
and your legs.
Perfect.
Let me plump your pillow as well,
it's a bit flat,
so you'll be more comfortable.
So please,
slightly raise your head.
Good.
This side...
And here.
And a bit at the back.
Here we go.
It's alright.
Are you comfortable?
Good.
Would you like me to read a few stories
to help you get back to sleep?
Yes?
Just let me see what I can find in this old chest.
This one has many stories.
Let me see.
This one looks lovely, let me begin.
Once upon a time, in a faraway land
in a tiny bedroom
under the roof of a huge castle
lived a maid.
She has been there for years,
working for a very elegant person
whom she was quite close to.
Of course she was happy there
but as any other person on this earth
she had dreams.
Her mind often wandered outside
of the castle walls,
dreaming of kings and shiny dresses.
Somewhere deep in her heart
she believed another life was awaiting her.
But she also knew there was no hurry
and meanwhile, she enjoyed her life
amongst the most refined things
she had ever seen...
I will then compare your measurements
with the dress measurements
and see if everything matches.
Let's start.
So this one here is for... chest.
It's correct.
And...
shoulders.
The neck.
Good.
And...
the waist.
Are you feeling excited your grace?
I mean, about tomorrow.
Oh I'm sure everything will be fine.
Now second one, at the back.
So I'm going to need a few more notches
as markers,
for the shoulders and the back.
And now, neck to the waistline.
Good, and...
I've heard that the Countess will soon give a ball
in honour of her son back from the war.
Have you heard anything about that?
Will you go?
Wonderful news.
Yes there will be a ball at the village too,
everyone wants to celebrate.
I'm making myself a very fancy dress.
Not to worry, I won't wear one
as beautiful as yours.
...soon after that,
she went to the village's ball
where she met someone
she wasn't expecting to:
the Countess son in disguise.
No need to tell you that this evening
wa sthe beginning of another story.
How did you like this one?
Oh, let me put the blanket back on.
Are you still comfortable?
Another one?
Well...
I see two stories you might enjoy.
The first one being about a hairdresser
the second one about a mysterious fortune teller.
Both?
Alright.
So let's dive in the busy streets
of an Edwardian town first.
It was a bright and clear day in Silky street.
The kind of day
that always brings something new.
And novelty was right around the corner,
in a lovely stone building with large windows,
where we could smell the delicate scent
of freshly made soap
and violet perfume...
Here wo go, is it warm enough?
Very good.
Alright now let's use the soap.
Good, now let's rinse the hair with clear water.
And now let me dry your hair,
gently.
Perfect.
There.
Now it is time to use a hair tonic,
as I said there's a bit of dryness
so I'm going to massage your scalp
with a specific lotion
that will help you hair
stay silky and smooth.
Lovely.
There.
This lotion contains rosemary oil,
almond oil, burdock root
and lavender oil.
Here we go.
This is a very good one
but that must not be used too often,
or it may darken your hair.
...and one year later,
after many fascinating encounters
the little hairdresser felt like the happiest
and luckiest woman in town.
You enjoyed this one?
Oh I'm pretty sure there will be a sequel.
Alright, another one?
Let's travel back in time,
long ago.
How would you imagine
a secluded manor?
Somewhere deep in a dark forest?
Or high on a windy mountain?
And how far would you travel there
to get a glimpse
at what fate holds for you...
Show me both of your hands.
Let me concentrate on this one.
There is little square here
meaning you tend to protect yourself from others,
probably because of a past event
that hurt you more than you would admit.
Your heart line... it's broken,
just as the cards showed us.
Your life line looks pretty good,
unbroken, strong, and long.
Same for your head line,
but look how they blend at the beginning,
you probably needed the love
of those who are dear to your heart
to fly the nest.
But this fate line...
I've never seen that before,
it's very long, crossing your life line,
and it's waving, sometimes it's weak
and sometimes it's strong,
like it's uncertain of the way it follows
and would like to follow many.
Be careful to not spread yourself too thin,
as I said with the chariot card,
learn how to find balance.
This point can also be the mark of changes,
something new coming in to your life,
something that hasn't been there before.
Not only personal changes,
but maybe things you want to change around you.
Something you'd like to bring to this world.
There's nothing more I can tell you here.
You are still awake?
Can you hear that?
It's going away,
the storm is going away.
One last story maybe?
Let's see.
This one is different,
it takes place in another world
full of steam engines
and shiny machines.
How does it sound?
Good.
It had been a busy day for the doctor,
her office was quite a mess already
and her co-worker Ada
was about to end her day.
But here was one remaining appointment,
and she certainly didn't want to miss this one.
For this patient was very dear to her heart.
Shortly after she started to get everything ready...
Alright, just hold still.
Let's start on this side.
Alright, nothing unusual on this side,
let's see the other.
Good.
Wonderful.
And now I'm going to whisper some words
behind your ears, on each side,
and you will repeat them so I'll be sure
your hearing is at its best.
Ready? Let's start.
Steam engine.
Blaze.
Compass.
Nimbus.
Very good, just one last
to be sure?
Octopus.
Wonderful.
So now, I will use a tuning fork.
I'm going to strike it and place it
on different parts of your face.
And you will tell me
when you stop hearing the sound.
Alright?
Let's start with the forehead.
Where did you hear the sound?
Left, right, middle?
Good.
Left ear.
And right ear.
Wonderful.
So everything looks normal
you're in great condition
and ready to start your mission.
Just let me fill your certificate.
...when they finally left the office.
Many people were gathering at the harbour,
where the inauguration of a submarine
was eagerly awaited.
The doctor and Ada joined a small group
of friends waiting for the captain,
and they enjoyed
one of the best evening of their lives.