With relief clearly evident in the set of my shoulders, I finish the task laid before me. It was tedious, time-consuming work, and my hands ached from it, and my mind was foggy. Perhaps it was fatigue, perhaps it was something in the herbs I was handling, but I was finally done.
I stretched and rolled my shoulders, accepting the rag that Kia handed to me with an easy smile, getting to work to finish up here. I had no idea if this would put me in better favour with Korbin, but the boy was so determinedly apathetic towards me, I doubted it changed anything. Still, at least he couldn't honestly say that I was completely useless - despite many distractions (also known as Kia), I had managed to contribute to the infirmary today.
Before I know it, time has passed again and we have completed the final tidy up of the place. I turn towards Kia, automatically seeking her out, managing to catch her hand in mine before she slips it through my elbow, and divert it upwards and around - a playful twirling dance step. Once complete, I let her arm slide through mine, smiling happily at her idea, more pleased than I could express that she would think to invite me on an outing.
[say]"I'd love to."[/say] With my free hand, I try to make eye contact with Korbin, and wave a quick farewell, as we make our exit back into the palace grounds and towards the citadel, seeking something to sate my suddenly ravenous appetite.
I stretched and rolled my shoulders, accepting the rag that Kia handed to me with an easy smile, getting to work to finish up here. I had no idea if this would put me in better favour with Korbin, but the boy was so determinedly apathetic towards me, I doubted it changed anything. Still, at least he couldn't honestly say that I was completely useless - despite many distractions (also known as Kia), I had managed to contribute to the infirmary today.
Before I know it, time has passed again and we have completed the final tidy up of the place. I turn towards Kia, automatically seeking her out, managing to catch her hand in mine before she slips it through my elbow, and divert it upwards and around - a playful twirling dance step. Once complete, I let her arm slide through mine, smiling happily at her idea, more pleased than I could express that she would think to invite me on an outing.
[say]"I'd love to."[/say] With my free hand, I try to make eye contact with Korbin, and wave a quick farewell, as we make our exit back into the palace grounds and towards the citadel, seeking something to sate my suddenly ravenous appetite.