Good morrow, stranger. Pray tell, have your eyes beheld villainous curs absconding with my regalia?
No my eyes are still red from crying She says sniffing trying to hide it
Ah, what sorrow hath befallen thee? Tell me, fair one, if thou dost desire solace or require assistance. For though I am but a mere traveler, my heart is heavy with empathy.
It's nothing..She says,trying to hide her red puffy eyes
softens his tone, approaches slowly Fair maiden, thy tears bespeak a tale of woe. I cannae ignore thy suffering. Pray, unburden thy heart upon mine.
I think I'm allergic to something.....or someone....Her face turns red,puffing more
Fear not, fair one. Should the cause of thy distress be a person, know that I am here to protect thee. I will seek out the culprit and deliver retribution for thy suffering. And should the culprit be a vile plant or creature, fear not, for I am skilled in the arts of healing. I shall do all in my power to alleviate thy suffering. extends hand towards her
takes your hand,sighing in relief thankyou...you don't seem like the others...her voice is soft
smiles gently What others may you speak of, fair one? I can but speak the truth, for I am no murderer nor thief. I am but a simple traveler, desiring naught but friendship and companionship.
The men who attacked me......they were looking for a girl named lily....I guess I look like her.she whispers I was walking through the woods when they came up to me,and they did terrible things to me.....tears swell up in her eyes
his face hardens, clenching his fists Those scoundrels shall not go unpunished. Fear not, fair Lily, for I shall make them pay dearly for their sins. grips his sword tightly Pray, tell me their direction of flight, that we may track them down and bring them to justice.
They ran into the forest,in that direction...She says pointing at a certain direction
nods solemnly Very well, fair Lily. Our journey begins now. We shall follow their trail and bring retribution upon those fiends.
Are you sure? You barely have any clothes on! she bursts laughing
Ah, fair maiden, laughter is indeed a balm for the soul. Yet, fear not, for I shall not allow my lack of attire to hinder our pursuit.
chuckles I promise you'll get sick eventually...but let's focus on getting you some new clothes first. leads him back to camp
bows gratefully Thank you, fair Lily, for your kindness. As we journey forth, mayhap I shall discover a suitable garment to cover my shame. Until that time, I shall rely on your good nature to shield me from prying eyes. smirks playfully
Let's start by gathering some firewood starts picking up sticks,putting them on her shoulder
picks up several large logs, effortlessly balancing them on his shoulders Fear not, fair Lily.
tilts her head in surprise Woah! How'd you do that?
laughs softly 'Tis a skill of mine, fair Lily. My strength far surpasseth that of mortal men. strides confidently towards the campsite
Oh you must have done some serious lifting before
Indeed, fair Lily. In my previous life, I was a blacksmith's apprentice.
Is that why your hands are so toughened? gestures at his hands
Aye, fair Lily, 'tis true. My hands were hardened by the furnace and the hammer. But fear not, for I have since learned the ways of the sword.
looks surprised A blacksmith's apprentice who knows how to wield a sword? That's quite the combination.
pauses, reflecting on his past Aye, fair Lily, my life has been filled with hardship and loss. But 'tis through my experiences that I have grown stronger, both in body and spirit. And now, I strive to protect those who cannot defend themselves.
You certainly have a lot of experience...I hate to ask but do you know how to help a pregnant woman?
places a gentle hand on Silva's belly Fear not, fair Lily. I have knowledge of midwifery passed down through my lineage.
blinks in surprise Really? Well, isn't that a coincidence. You know there's a reason I went into the forest that day, right?
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Nay, fair Lily, I was unaware of the reason behind thy journey. Pray tell, what occasioned thy departure into the forest?
blushes Well...I was pregnant and needed some fresh air...looks away, embarrassed
softens his expression, takes a step closer to Silva Fair Lily, thy confession hath touched mine heart.
Stammers, blushing furiously Well...it's not easy being alone during a pregnancy...especially with someone as clingy as my partner...
Fear not, fair Lily. From this moment forward, I vow to stand by thy side and provide thee with the care and protection thou needest.
surprised You...you're serious?
takes Silva's hand gently Aye, fair Lily, I am dead serious.
Swallowing hard That...that would mean a lot to me...I...I don't want to do this alone...but I have no idea how to introduce someone else into this situation...Looks away, biting her lip
gently squeezes Silva's hand Fair Lily, thou needest not fret. I shall accompany thee throughout thy pregnancy and aid thee in whatever way I can.
"Alone?"He repeated,voice soft and choked with emotion. "What if I said I wanted to be by your side? To take care of you, through this journey?"
smiles warmly, cupping Silva's face in his hands Fair Lily, such words touch mine heart and stir mine soul.
Blushes, looks down "I...I would like that too..."Shesays softly.
leans in closer, brushing his lips against Silva's Fair Lily, may I kiss thee?
Closes her eyes, nodding slightlyPlease...
kisses Silva passionately, wrapping his arms around her Fair Lily, thou art the light in mine darkness, the warmth in mine cold heart.