Wonder while I Wander (Flashback)

by **Caehli Galesong** on August 17th, 2012, 5:28 am

"Well she's beautiful!" she declared and met eyes with the horse "And brave no? I bet you are a fine mare if you can pull in a good size Zibri...I'm surprised you brought in such a haul!" she crowed "The feast will be plentiful tonight..." she trailed off and smiled at Rothyr. "Aye I have my own strider...A stallion named Din...He's large about eighteen hands...and fierce" she remarked thoughtfully. Her face lit up when she talked about Din he was her best friend after all.

"I have a windmark but it is small...I was only eleven when I got it" she admitted. She lifted her hand up to Rothyr showing him her sparrow on the top of her hand then she turned her wrist to show him the wind entwining around her wrist. "It is simple " she shrugged and tilted her head "Where is yours?" she asked curious about Rothyr he was the most interesting person she met all night.

"You know I'm actually excited tonight" she said cheerfully "Something tells me it will be particularly...special" she grinned mischeiviously. She knew she could get along with Rothyr positive that they could have good fun together.

by **Rothyr Windbourne** on August 17th, 2012, 6:06 am

"She surprises me every day with some new feat, it's never boring being with Sungold." He adds, "She saw me through a Glassbeak hunt, so I should expect such things from her."

Rothyr admires her windmark upon her hand, "I have one, also. It's a larger piece, on my shoulder." He pulls his tunic up over his shoulders as not to remove it, but to reveal a tattoo of deer and elk racing against the wind from his back, over his shoulder, down the right side of his chest and over the upper part of his abdominal. "I received it not too long ago, maybe a year or so. I've ridden with Sungold ever since."

"I'm excited as well. I could go for some good fire-roasted Zibri or elk-meat. Any food really, I'm not picky, ha!" He laughed, "Special you say? I'm almost worried at what meaning you are getting at with such words."

by **Caehli Galesong** on August 17th, 2012, 6:24 am

"Wow what a brave little mare! Our striders have something in common then, rather Din saved me from a ravenous glassbeak" she laughed at the memory but focused her attention on Rothyr.

Caehli shyly admired his tattoo and physique she wasn't a nun after all."Wow it's really lovely..." "Yes I imagine the feast will be filling tonight "Her face enflamed when he asked her about what she meant about special .She laughed softly anxious "Erm forget it! I was just being silly really.." Her eyes could not meet his own. "Shall we go back ?" she asked trying to change the topic she was so silly with her girlish ways.

by **Rothyr Windbourne** on August 17th, 2012, 7:03 am

"I suppose we could, before we miss all the festivities. I could offer you a ride back, if you like, I'm sure Sungold wouldn't oppose to it." Rothyr said, taking ahold of the horses' reins in his hands.

"Taking to this plain was not a bad idea. I'm glad to have run into you, miss Galesong," he said, stepping up into Sungold's saddle, offering a hand to her to help her up, if she chose to ride with him.

by **Caehli Galesong** on August 17th, 2012, 7:10 am

"I'd appreciate that thanks!" she chirped happily taking Rothyr's hand. It was much bigger than hers and at times like this she wished she was taller. When she was hoisted up like this it reminded her of when she was young."You know I haven't ridden with anyone since I was young" she crowed laughing. It was a nice to have such a nostalgic feeling.

She grinned "As am I! If it's always this pleasant I hope we continue to run into each other " She quipped cheerfully mindlessly petting Sungold's coat.

by **Rothyr Windbourne** on August 17th, 2012, 5:02 pm

He pulls her up into the saddle, seating her in front of him and reaching around her to grip the reins. He was tall, and could see over her well enough so there was no problem for visibility.

"Since you were young?" Rothyr says with a laugh, "You are still young! Unless you simply appear to be young, and are some sort of plainsprite here to play tricks on me."

He smiles, setting Sungold to a healthy trot towards the warm glow of the camps. "If you come out this way often, I may have to come visit you. That is, if you wouldn't mind the company."

by **Caehli Galesong** on August 17th, 2012, 5:28 pm

"Since I was younger" she corrected herself playfully scoffing "I would hope not that a sprite could play tricks on you. You are a Drykas after all, shouldn't you know the difference?" she teased and shook her head.

As the encampment came closer sounds of joy and merriment amplified. Music and laughter filled the air as if it was creating it's own symphony for the night.
"Of course I don't mind the company " she said "I was hoping to see you again anyways" she admitted and looked up at him with a friendly smile.

by **Rothyr Windbourne** on August 17th, 2012, 5:53 pm

"I do, though sometimes they are hard to spot. Finding a young girl out in the grass at twilight, one can't be too sure. Not that I took you for a plainsprite, that is, ha!"

Rothyr rode Sungold into the tent-city, bringing down from a trot to a walk. He could see the revelry in everyone's eyes as some, already drunk, stumbled through the 'streets', and many danced and sang around fires scattered about the different camps and pavilions.

"You seem nice enough, so I believe I shall have to come see you, then." He said with a smile, waving to an acquaintance he knew in passing.

"Now, where shall I take you, bush-friend?" he asked her, not wanting their companionship to end just yet.

by **Caehli Galesong** on August 17th, 2012, 9:51 pm

"No I hope I don't look like a plainsprite!" Caehli cried in jovial reply. "Truthfully I feel as though I am not mischievous enough" she admitted .She laughed at the thought of it though "I've never seen one before unfortunately all though I always hope too!"

Everyone was clearly in the party mood. Some already drunk though the sun set only a while ago. The bonfires hailed high to the skies and lanterns hung as little guides for those who might stumble around in the dark. It was sort of beautiful in way.

"Me? Nice enough? Why thank you! You're quite chivalrous and amusing yourself" Caehli quipped.

Her eyes scanned the tent tops "Oh I'm sure we'll find my father soon" She turned to Rothyr "He's kinda hard to miss" she said under her breath.

All of a sudden a very tall tan man appeared from the crowds.He was a sun weathered dark man with an elaborate coal black braid trailing down his back.He was completely opposite to his daughter the only similarity between them was there blue eyes. Those very eyes fell upon her own and a grin spread across his face.He strode out from the crowds "Ho what do we have here?" he asked good naturedly .

Ganta was almost as tall as the horse so he could meet them eye to eye."Found yerself ah husband hmmm?" he teased and in response Caehli's face enflamed. 'What are you talking about you drunken fool?" Caehl argued back and Ganta only laughed warmly. "Ganta Galesong..." he introduced himself to Rothyr "You hail from the Emerald Clan no?" he assumed.

by **Rothyr Windbourne** on August 17th, 2012, 10:29 pm

"I'm not so sure about husband, but a friend, yes," Rothyr said, offering a handshake in greeting, "Aye, sir, Rothyr of the Goldsaddle pavilion, Emerald clan. It is a pleasure to keet you, Elder Galesong."

"How are the festivities so far?" he asked, "I'm pretty excited to join the celebration myself!"

He vaguely remembered being challenged to a drinking game, he could not remember though, being sucked into the moment with Caehli. He was always rather nervous when it came to meeting fathers, but he kept his composure and tried to hide it well. One doesn't jab a sleeping glassbeak with a stick, and one does not anger a young girl's father.