'Cause she's a cruel mistress
And a bargain must be made
And a bargain must be made
Days passed after meeting Maea, and each morning found Liam at her camp, ready to accompany her on her search for the ever-elusive roses. He’d made her promise to send him away if he became a hindrance, but she had yet to do so; he rather thought they each enjoyed the other’s company, whether they spent their time in conversation or in comfortable silence.
This morning had been no different from any other, and Liam had appeared at Maea’s camp to find her ready to face the day. On one arm, he carried a basket stocked with food for lunch: bread, fruits, cheese and a few jams and jellies made up the majority of the meal. It would be easier than either hunting for their lunch or returning to the village, he reasoned, either of which would cause them to lose precious daylight on their search for Vi’s Roses.
He’d chosen the Saltkiss Estuary for today’s search. It was a place along the Stone Symphony they had yet to visit, and he hoped that perhaps the unique biodiversity along the estuary’s shores would yield some success in their hunt. Besides that, it was a beautiful location - with no cliffs threatening to crumble from beneath their feet at the drop of a hat.
When they arrived, Liam placed his basket beneath a large tree, then looked around for the best place to begin their search. ”So,” he said as he began to walk towards the water’s edge. ”You find a rose, and what then? Going to save us all from the Void by yourself?” He quirked an eyebrow at her, his voice teasing. He wouldn’t put it past her to try, but he hoped she was learning that she didn’t have to.
This morning had been no different from any other, and Liam had appeared at Maea’s camp to find her ready to face the day. On one arm, he carried a basket stocked with food for lunch: bread, fruits, cheese and a few jams and jellies made up the majority of the meal. It would be easier than either hunting for their lunch or returning to the village, he reasoned, either of which would cause them to lose precious daylight on their search for Vi’s Roses.
He’d chosen the Saltkiss Estuary for today’s search. It was a place along the Stone Symphony they had yet to visit, and he hoped that perhaps the unique biodiversity along the estuary’s shores would yield some success in their hunt. Besides that, it was a beautiful location - with no cliffs threatening to crumble from beneath their feet at the drop of a hat.
When they arrived, Liam placed his basket beneath a large tree, then looked around for the best place to begin their search. ”So,” he said as he began to walk towards the water’s edge. ”You find a rose, and what then? Going to save us all from the Void by yourself?” He quirked an eyebrow at her, his voice teasing. He wouldn’t put it past her to try, but he hoped she was learning that she didn’t have to.
But oh, my love, don't forget me
When I let the water take me
When I let the water take me
Liam
