Wonder while I Wander (Flashback)

by **Caehli Galesong** on August 22nd, 2012, 4:29 am

She could hear Rothyr coming after her. She wanted to walk faster maybe even run away. She acted like such a child earlier and it was really silly of her to get so upset. However she far too prideful to admit her mistake and rather walked on pretending she did not hear his footfalls.

When Rothyr called after her she tried her best to resist but felt herself turning around despite herself. "What is it?" she asked hands on her hips trying her best to look angry. However a frustrated smile was tugging relentlessly at her lips. She found she could not be angry at Rothyr it was only a prank after all. However the ever proud Caehli wasn't gunna budge, she folded her arms matter of factly and met him with a hard stare.

"Something for me?" she was dumbfounded why would he get anything for her? She tried her best to remain her visade but interest had already captured her.

by **Rothyr Windbourne** on August 22nd, 2012, 4:53 am

"This, here, it's for you!" He held out the cloth, if she opened it she'd find a dried, pressed Syliras wildflower. It was purple, too. almost the color of amethyst. That's why Rothyr had to have it. He wanted to give it to Caehli the moment he saw it. The man he wagered against wanted Rothyr's saddle for it, but rather than trade outright, he made him bet it on the race against Caehli. He felt bad about having to trick the young girl, but it was worth it, he thought, to win such a fine gift. Not to mention, they'd laugh about it later, he hoped at least. That is, if she wasn't too angry with him.

He was out of breath when he caught up to her. He felt like a great weight was lifted from his chest, such was his nervousness at the race. If he won, he got a flower for Caehli. If he lost, he wouldn't. But he won, and he had her present in his hand, held out to her. He hoped it would make up for the mean prank, that no doubt would become a fun story told for some time. He had learned the trick from his father. Not the bit about using a dummy; the dummy was Rothyr's own idea. His father told him it was easier to move forward towards a goal, if your adversary didn't see you do it.

He had demonstrated the lesson on a hunt for a wild bird that startled easily. We found it out of range but within sight in some foothills. He waited for the bird to wander around a hill, and quickly moved in on it within range before it could see us again, with our bows drawn. A quick shot put the bird down, and we ate well that night, but the lesson was learned, and I used it today to fool a young girl to win her a flower.

by **Caehli Galesong** on August 22nd, 2012, 7:59 am

Caehli quirked her head in curiosity. She flipped the cloth over revealing the flora. It was beautiful, stunning actually. When she peered closer it revealed almost gold-like petals within with a spectrum of deep earthy purples near the center. Caehli traced the petals, her lips parted in shock. Her eyes met his and without thinking she threw her arms around him.

"Oh it's wonderful!" she cried "You did this for me?" she was so surprised and touched. A man she only met today was so kind and generous to her. She pulled away and blushed "Forgive my informality , but I don't know how to thank you I..."She smiled softly trying her best to control herself. "Why though?" she asked confused and interested.

by **Rothyr Windbourne** on August 22nd, 2012, 5:20 pm

He laughed when the girl jumped on him. He was glad she liked it, he figured she would. "Yes, yes, just for you," he said, smiling a kind gentle smile, "There's no need for thanks. It is just a small gift from a friend to a friend."

He stood there, with his hands on his hips, marveling the lovely young woman before him. This day, the spring festival, a momentous day on it's own celebrating the rebirth of life on the plains with the coming of spring, had become more than any other festival or celebration could. New life came into his world, not simply greening grasses and warm weather, but the fires of friendship. This day would become a memory that he would cherish always.

"Why? No reason," He said, finally after a moment of deep thought, "Just a flower, for a flower."

by **Jackalope** on September 30th, 2012, 6:12 am

Results!

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Rothyr :

I loved this thread, you two. A good friendship, amusing moments, and cute ending. Hope there are more to come! Let me know via PM if you have any questions or such! Thanks!