Passing Through *

~ Passing Through ~

I sit on hardened soil ground near the edge of a circular stone well with my back against it. A large tan cloth duffle sat to my side with various bottles and pouches attached to it. As a nomad, it represented all of my belongings. On my other side lay a curved sword in its black sheath. There wasn’t much traffic at the watering hole at that point in time, even though it was situated in the center of the small village. Since the previously mentioned size of the village was small, it probably alluded to its scarcity. Earlier I had seen a group of men go off, probably to hunt, but besides that it seemed like pretty normal things were going on all around. There were a few scattered huts here and there, probably move in relics from the ancients who may have lived in this village before, but to most of us, or at least me, we would just assume they were natural structures formed when the earth was formed. In my right hand, I hold a bottle of water which I bring to my lips and then lower after swallowing a good amount of the liquid. The back of my right hand lifts and wipes my forehead as I look up towards the afternoon skies. Though it was sunny, the light of the sun didn’t blot out the celestial figures that hung above. After having rested for a while, I decide that it was about time for me to head on from this village. There wasn't much here, and as an adventurer, I had to go and advent. I was low on items to barter, so I needed to find some ruins and see if there might be something of value that hadn't been uncovered in these 20 years since the dawning. If that didn't work, then it would be hunting for the night. I get up from the ground and dust off the bottom of my pants as I turn around and take up the bucket by the well. It was time to fill up my bottles and head out.

Timeline: Current | Persona: Jyn'Rai | PWC/EXP: 373 | Role: Adventurer

~ Passing Through ~

As I am lowering the bucket down into the waters, I hear the brush of boots through the ground as the stranger approaches the well. I continue to lower the bucket down into the water, turning my head slightly for just a moment to catch glance of her before returning my gaze back to the task at hand. After she walks up to the well area, I do not speak. Her words are first as they come to me, I give a slight social grin before commenting, “no ma’am, I’m here to restock on water.” From the looks of her, she seemed like she was traveling as well; it didn't look like she was from this village. As the bucket submerges into the waters below, I could feel slack come into the line used to lower it. While doing this, I continue, "but I do have a few things on me if you have something worth in trading." I had 10 very common items in my position that I would be willing to part with, but it wasn't like I was a merchant or anything like that. Still, you never know who had what when you run into them in passing travels. "Mostly stuff from Mare Maris..." I pull the bucket back up with water and set it down on the edge of the well, motioning to it to allow her to use this bucket to refill if needed, offering, "ladies first. You'd better fill up."

Timeline: Current | Persona: Jyn'Rai | PWC/EXP: 252 / 625 | Role: Adventurer

~ Passing Through ~

To my luck she seemed pretty sociable; that was good considering her looks. If she were ugly, it would present a problem. Though I would be social just to be nice, the heebee geebees were an uncomfortable feeling to have when in the presents of bugabears. For the time being, however, I didn’t have to worry about such things. I watch as she takes my offer and fills her jugs. “You’re welcome,” slides from my lips in response to the thanks. I lean my upper thigh against the rim of the well as she speaks. Thinking over her words, I rationalize that I did think it was good to have friends, but only if the friends were at your level. Friends, when pertaining to some people, sometimes turned out to be a liability. This was something that I learned within my days of traveling, which was probably part of why I traveled solo for the time being. But if it was with someone like her, I supposed the company couldn’t be too bad at least for a little while. After all, pretty women were a rare commodity and deserved to be admired to some extent.

After her statements and concluding question, I answer her with a, “well, yeah, originally I guess, but a long time ago. I don’t really like it per say… but that’s another story.” I clarify in a clearer tone, refocusing my speech, “I spent most of my life traveling. So I don’t think I have a place where I’m from anymore. Maybe I’m from everywhere?” Moving the conversation back into a ‘getting to know her’ type manner, I inquire, “but you look well equipped for this climate. Are you originally from the desert?”

Timeline: Current | Persona: Jyn'Rai | PWC/EXP: 317 / 942 | Role: Adventurer