// but darling you are a river //
Pleased to hear Noe was doing well, she smiled again, all warmth and pleasantries. “Busy, but I think that goes for everyone nowadays,” she winked, presuming the engineer committed to labor intensive means frequently as well. “Thought I would take a brief moment to shop.” By way of explanation, especially with new to her markets – gaining something from another region seemed intriguing and different. While not one-of-a-kind by any measure, snagging objects and sweets not found in Stormbreak had its appeal.
One of everything made her laugh, and while she didn’t have the coin to do that, she’d certainly pick up a few things for Koa and Zavien both. And maybe herself too. “Fair enough.” She pointed out several portions to the merchant once they were available and finished with other patrons, and ended up with a nice assortment of the fudge, maple candy, lemon drops, and some bits and pieces of taffy.
Standing by while Noe made her selections, she grinned at the mata mata, realizing she had seen this one before. Not as a resident of the Celestine, but as a visitor, one of the many frequent wanderers. “Congratulations. She’s wonderful.” Out of habit, she grabbed a treat out of her pockets, reaching out with a flat palm in case the little creature felt inclined to snag the small bit of jerky.
One of everything made her laugh, and while she didn’t have the coin to do that, she’d certainly pick up a few things for Koa and Zavien both. And maybe herself too. “Fair enough.” She pointed out several portions to the merchant once they were available and finished with other patrons, and ended up with a nice assortment of the fudge, maple candy, lemon drops, and some bits and pieces of taffy.
Standing by while Noe made her selections, she grinned at the mata mata, realizing she had seen this one before. Not as a resident of the Celestine, but as a visitor, one of the many frequent wanderers. “Congratulations. She’s wonderful.” Out of habit, she grabbed a treat out of her pockets, reaching out with a flat palm in case the little creature felt inclined to snag the small bit of jerky.
Lena
// but you will never stop; you flow //
