Closed [The Silent Garden] Words of wisdom from a new friend

[Aunalee]

Winter 47 512 AV

The sun set high in mid-sky, making the snow covered ground sparkle. Many would think that a garden in winter is dead but on Mura it's the opposite. Tiny icicles hung from every tree branch giving the illusion of icy leaves. Small bushes are covered with light snow. A water way that cut's through the garden has been frozen over the top giving it mirror like qualities. In the middle of the garden stands a tall elaborate archway that is covered in powdery snow. On top of the archway, right in the middle, stands a tiny Konti clutching her opal cloak.

Aunalee shivered as a slight wind passed by, picking up snow and swirling it around her black boots. She stared down at the water-way, looking at her reflection. Her cheeks were flushed with red from the cold making her pink scales shimmer. The green specks in her eyes seemed to pop out against the cool blue that outlined them. At the top of her head, the white snow blended in with her roots but at the bottom they stood out against the dirty-blonde tips that touched her mid back. She licked her cracked pink lips and cringed in pain, wishing she could hurry up and find what she was looking for already. 'It's no use, I've been looking for hours in the Silverwood and still couldn't find the herbs that only grow in the winter. I couldn't find any herbs at all!

[Nira'lia]

Clutching a white cloak around her shoulder, Nira’lia trudged across the snow. Her cheeks were flushed red and her breaths came out in puffs in the icy weather. Despite the coldness though, she reveled in the beauty of the Silent Garden. A sheet of white had been thrown over the garden, giving it an enchanting visage.

She had no real reason to be here aside from the fact that she had heard that the garden housed some rare plants. There were plants that could only be found in Mura. Nira’lia had brought along her bag, which had a mostly empty book and some drawing materials. She had decided to go here and sketch some of the unique looking plants she could find.

Amidst the whiteness, Nira’lia suddenly saw something move. It was a figure who was dressed in white and slightly blended in with the surroundings. However, her boots were a dark contrast to the ground, and that was what caught Nira’lia’s attention.

Cautiously, Nira’lia started to walk towards the figure. It was not until she was nearer that she realized that it was a familiar face. It was a sister she had met a few days before, when she had been with her pycon friend and a kelvic acquaintance.

“Hi!” called out Nira’lia. Her voice was clear in the silence, and she doubted that the other Konti would not hear her.

[Aunalee]

The wind brought a friendly voice to Aunalee's attention. She spun around on her heels and teetered a bit not realizing how icy the bridge really was. Leaning forward, she quickly regained her balance back and looked over to see a white cloaked figure moving closer to her. Her lips spread upwards and she waved at her.

"Hello Nira'lia!" Aunalee called back to her. Placing one foot in front of the other at a moderate pace, the small konti arrived next to her friend in under a minute. Clouds of steam escaped from her mouth as she panted. "It's a pleasure to see you again." Aunalee said looking up at the woman. Even though she was only three inches taller, Aunalee always liked looking at others in the eyes and so it was by habit that she tilted her chin up so she could see into Nira'lia's.

"What are you doing here today?" She asked hoping to already throw the attention off of her and unto Nira'lia. 'I wonder if she's here looking for herbs too.... Better for her to state why she's here and help her out then make myself seem selfish.'