Topic: .: Abadoned but Prepared :.

Sera

Date: 2008-01-24 05:03 EST


Standing on the side of the streets she watched the tall figure of her brother as he paced back and forth like a caged tiger. It always did make her nervous when he stalked around like that, like he was waiting for a pending attack.

"T..Torrin," she stated weakly.

"Shh!" he quickly returned as he turned to her, chocolate orbs burning a hole into her. She shuddered at the cold look and shrank away from him. She heard him sigh as he approached her, his fingers clenching down into her shoulders, causing the forestal cloak to cluster under his palm.

"I'm sorry to do this Sera, but this is for your own good. With the crimson knights looking for you, staying in Hearthstone would be dangerous. I have set up a place for you to stay here and you can even start your own business. And this isn't much but it should get you by for now." His hands slowly began to slide down her arms as he spoke until they came to her hands, depositing a small bag of gold into her palms.

Tears started to work down her cheeks as he drew away from her. "B..But..I don't know anything about these lands and I don't know anyone! Are you really going to leave me here all alone?"

"I'm sorry. It's the only way to keep you safe." His voice grew dim as he stepped back, his body shifting from the current planar to the next, attempting to leave a trail in case he was followed by the enemy.

"Noo! Torrin don't leave me!" Body pushing forward she reached out to grasp her brother only to find that he had faded completely away, her hand slipping through the faint image of where he once stood. Sobbing she stared at the spot. She knew it was important she hadn't been caught but still. To leave her so alone. She hated that familiar feeling.

Her eyes lowered to the pouch that had been shoved into her hands, a note with an address on it. The place he spoke of, she figured. With a heavy heart she made her way down the street, questioning once in a while in attempt to find the correct street. It was amazing how unfriendly many on the street were. Most ignored her, others just shrugged her off, and the ones that did 'help' her just pointed her off to ask someone else. It took nearly took two hours in order to find the shop and as she came to the petite shop her violet touched blue gaze lifts to observe the small, two story plaster and stone building looked as if it had seen better days. With a sigh she unlocked the door and slipped inside.

A warm setting welcomed her, bolts of clothing and all sorts of other odds and ends awaited for her touch to craft them into new life. The door was close and she leaned back onto the surface. Eyes closed and a sigh sounded.

Was this to be her life? To be alone? A lonely seamstress?

Her eyes shot open and she gave a nod. No. She would not let the depression get her down! She would be patient and wait . She would wait and smile for him when her brother returned for her.

Sera

Date: 2008-01-25 03:49 EST
A full day later and she had familiarized herself a bit with the surrounding areas of the modest shop though she still found the place highly unfriendly. People came and went and did nothing but shove the petite woman aside.

In the early afternoon of the second day she found her way down the street to a stall that sold plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. After a armful of various goods she started back to the shop, find it quite hard to both squeeze through the crowd and keep arms about the goods. She could of sworn a little boy had even attempted, and succeeded, in stealing one of the apples from under her arm. Oh well. He must of been desperate if he had to resort to steal from the small woman.

As she entered the small shop once again the fruits and veggies were released into the cradle of a nearby basket. It was not long after that her building was suddenly swarmed by people. People and creatures! Particularly noted was the elven kind and dragon kind alike. She was shocked to see how busy she got with the shop not really being officially opened. A dragoness named Icer and people she called sister. People she knew. Apparently with this dragon came many people. She must of been very popular!

It wasn't till the real later hours that things crawled to a complete stop. She found that she had things to dye and clothes to mend before people returned for them the next day. She found herself completely exhausted before midnight. But that exhaustion lead her to the inn. And to two people who she'd acknowledge as friends. Rini and her cousin Johnny. Well it was because of Johnny that she knew Rini. He surely was a lively one in her eyes and Rini was just as lively and kind. They made her feel welcomed.

It was a feeling that would go home with her as they left the inn and she too soon left to find comfort and sleep. Back at the shop she found it quiet and eerie, almost unfriendly to the returning moon elveness. But happy thoughts of bringing her new friend, Rini, to the shop left her light hearted. Moving to the back room she shuffled around the bolts of cloth so that there was room to sleep and she curled up on the blanket that waited for her. Staring at the wall she sighed, pointed ears listening to the echo the sigh created as it bounced off the small storage room.

Eyes fluttered and soon closed, the lullaby of sleep finally taking hold. Morning would bring the sun and more people hopefully. She would save up and buy herself a flat or a fold of thick blanket to fit in the storage room. If any such thing would fit.

Time would tell. Time always told..

Sera

Date: 2008-01-25 17:26 EST
Sure she expected the day to bring new things but she wasn't expecting to be woken up by being buried by several bolts of cloth! After crawling out from under them she made way into the main room of the shop. The door was unlocked and not even time to step back someone was already in. However, it seemed he required more then just clothing.

Something else she wasn't expecting. The man that had entered brought a friend who was wounded and she watched as he sewed the head of the poor wounded. The question of what happened kept coming up but not from her lips. She kept to herself and kept to her work, deciding best not to pry into the affairs of others.

It did give her time to wake though. Wake and remember her afternoon plans to meet up with Rini. She was excited to show her new friend her shop and maybe give Rini a few dresses she might like.

Mid afternoon brought lunch and no business. She was able to prepare and leave the shop for a bit and wait in the marketplace itself for Rini. Settling down on the fountain, hands resting in her lap. She waited patiently.

Katarina Smith

Date: 2008-01-25 17:37 EST
"Ah.. hope this is the righ' one." Katarina mumbled under her breath as she started for the small and simple building. She had traveled the Marketplace enough to get around, and she as certain that she had never been within this particular spot. But there was just enough doubt for her to circle the building to just make sure.

It was cold, and Rini did not want to spend all of her afternoon in search to make sure she had come to the right place. Bundled in the overly large white jacket, the walk had brought a natural color of red to her nose, cheeks and lips. There were two dresses curled packed away that rested against her side. One dress was a fading black into grey, with several sequences missing and threads popping out where they should not. The other dress was of a deep red, one of the skinny straps broken and the white lace had seen better days.

Coming up to the doorstep, Rini considered how to handle the new acquaintance, Sera. There was certainly untold hurt that was not easily hidden, but Katarina did not enjoy prying. So, in the prospect of having her dresses fixed and possibly finding new ones, a gloved hand reached to open the door.

"Hallo?"

Sera

Date: 2008-01-25 23:55 EST
From her seat on the fountain she spied Rini from afar. She blinks seeing that Rini actually found the small shop. Giggling she bounces off the surface of the fountain and with swift steps she made her way through the crowd in attempts to get to Rini and the shop.

Rini of course would find the door locked seeing how Sera was out but that wouldn't matter for soon the smaller femme was standing behind Rini, huffing and gasping for breath. "Miss Rini! Hello!" Hands clasped at the small of her back she shifted foot to foot, causing the belled skirt to sway. If the smile on her face didn't show how happy she was the cheerful note in her voice surely would.

"How are you today Miss Rini? Sleep well last night I hope."

Katarina Smith

Date: 2008-01-26 20:06 EST
As the door did not open, Katarina knocked repeatedly and tried again, "Hallo?"

And then someone was behind her, and she quickly turned around to face the figure. "Oh, Sera. Gave me a bit o' a frigh'." Letting out a slow breath, her free hand came to rest on the base of her neck. Something nagged at the back of her mind, and her green eyes trailed Sera's footprints back to the fountain. "Ah, I mus' a' forgot tha' we were meetin' at the fountain." She offered a bit of a sheepish smile at her flighty memory.

"I slept well, yea." She stepped out of the way to let Sera open the door. A quick look to the woman's face revealed a much better mood than yesterday. "Be good seein' ya. I hope yer day has been well so far."

Sera

Date: 2008-01-27 06:05 EST
A blink and her eyes lower to follow the footprints in the snow. Such glorious thing snow is! Looking back she flashes a pleasant smile to Rini. "Don't worry about it! I am glad I saw you though. Would of hated you to think that I was backing out of our plans. You need lots of dresses! And I .."

Getting ahead of herself and she flusters. Slow down. She thought to herself. She was overly excited and it showed too much. At the question she began to fidget with a layer of her skirt. "It's been an interesting day so far."

Releasing the skirt she smiles and moves to unlock the door. Once it was opened she would gesture Rini into the tiny building. "Lets go inside before you freeze!"

Katarina Smith

Date: 2008-01-28 14:14 EST
Katarina could only watch in what could simply be described as fascination. The fast-paced talking, the fidgeting of her skirt; clearly Sera was excited for their meeting. It caught her off by surprise, and how Rini wondered how one conversation can lead to such excitement. The rushed words and then the flustering afterwards had her putting on a cautious but warm smile of her face. The idea of new dresses though, was distraction enough.

"I'd love ta see yer dresses. I brough' two a' mah dresses ta see if you kin fix." She lifted her arm that had them for emphasis.

"Interestin' day, huh? It ain't even ova yet. Wha' have ya been up to?" Curiosity rose as she slipped inside the open door. Her eyes were eager to look around inside and her body was eager to get out of the cold.

Sera

Date: 2008-01-30 03:23 EST
The shop was petite as it's owner. Shelves galore with all sorts of clothing on either side of the small building. On the right side, and tucked between shelves, was as small hearth that kept the building warm and flickering with a kind glow. A few dressforms with vibrant dresses and suits on them. Towards the back of the building was a counter with several bolts and swaths of cloths, ranging in various colors and designs, behind it. As well as a simple chair and a loom. On the counter itself was a book for orders and a basket with a few dozen sewing kits. The door behind the counter led to a very small room with dozens of more cloths and the little spot she slept in.

As Rini slipped in the small form of Sera followed hot on her heels, looking over to the dresses that Rini spoke of. "Oh I'd be glad to tend to them for you Miss Rini! Here, I'll take them and you can go warm yourself at the hearth." That smile just wouldn't leave her face. Sure it was one conversation but really...Rini was the only one who had taken the time to talk so long with her. The only one who had taken the time to be ..a friend.

She thinks back to earlier in the day, her head nodding slowly. "Some man had a hurt friend and came in here for some stuff to help his friend. Some bandages..clean thread and needle..a new shirt." Her brows lower as she stares at the cobwebbed rafters. "That man had a serious head wound. I hope he's okay.."