m a e a
here comes the sun
smiling down
smiling down
Maea too worked in silence for a while, not so much hurting as she was vexed by her own reality. It's not like the wanted to stay in the Hollow forever, there was just so many reasons to doubt that it would ever be different.
But, the girl still perked up visibly at Caiside's encouragement. Hollow words or not, however contrary to her own thoughts they might be, she still appreciated his attempt to offer hope and Maea gave him a warm smile, laced with gratitude.
"If things do change, I hope I can help you with your projects somehow. Either way I'm glad to have met you, and under such good circumstances."
They finished up the rest of the work, and when Are deckare them done for the day Maes stretched luxuriously with the hands over hervhead, breathing deeply as sore muscles protested. She would feel this tomorrow, that's for sure.
"My pleasure to help, really. If it's no trouble, maybe I could bother you for a good shoulder bag? No rush on it of course."
She gathered up what little things she'd brought with her and gave her new friends a final look, pale eyes lingering perhaps a tad longer on Caiside than she had intended...
"Well, good bye for now. I'll see you around!"
With a wave she left, off to her own home and the never ending list of work that needed to be done. Her back looked very small, and very lonely as she exited the door... but perhaps that too would change in time.
{Maea out}
