Whispering fingers stretched their colors across the mourning sky and already the dancer was on the streets. There was purpose in her mind and determination in her heart. The day before she had spent hours in a old antique shop haggling with a old man. When things were said and done she was minus her bells, bracelets, and the gold filigreed tiara. In hand at least was the money she needed to set into what she was planning. The dancer was on a mission and be damned if anything got in her way!
And that little pouch of money was horded close as she strolled through the market. A little home-style store was approached, it's wares was a various amount of clothing that ranged in many fashions. It was these clothing that drew her to the many times and the fact that the elderly woman behind the counter always greeted her with a smile. The woman didn't seem to mind her just browsing without making a purchase and the woman was always a chatterbox. A friendly smile crossed her pale lips as she approached the counter, steps swift and silent. Even more so now without the bells.
"Back again youngin'?" The elderly woman spoke with familiarity, her aged gray eyes held much life within their deep gaze.
Today was going to be different from all her other visits, this she was going to make sure. Plenty in mind and with a charming, warm smile a nod was given to the woman. "That I am! I am here to buy a few things. Maybe you can help me" There was these items I was looking at but they need to be um. ."
The woman chuckled at her, "Adjusted?"
Quick nods had the fine, wisps of platinum bouncing around her features. "Yes! See it's for a friend and he's. . ." Hands moved as she attempted to show the size of the certain someone the items were for. The woman laughed in amusement which only cause a blush to flourish across her pale cheeks.
"I see. I see. Well then what is~" The woman blinked as the dancer was already off and gathering the items she wanted adjusted. Fabric of silver trimmed crimson and soft tan was splashed onto the counter and the elderly old woman's fingers went to work to fold and take the time to investigate what she was working with. "So this is for a fella friend of yours?"
It was idle talk, she knew, but the question caught her off guard a touch. Nodding numbly she smiled. "He's done so much for me I wanted to get him a little something."
The woman's brow arched up and Prise'a felt a touch of those nervous butterflies fill her belly. Was this woman going to deny her the purchase because of what she was" After all this time and all those visits"
"Some expensive stuff for just a 'lil somethin'." The woman teased.
A tease that was returned with a huff of breath. "Never place price on those who are special to you!"
The woman's expression furthered the tease as she hmmed to the answer given. As she settled into the task of altering the fabric the dancer turned to examine some of the other things.
"I'll be bringing someone else to get something more to his measures." Speaking with determination she peered over across the shop. It was hard to tell Azathal's body. Unlike Cor, Azathal wore large, bulky armor. Some people. Tsk. Have to make things harder then necessary. And it seemed the men in her life were quite the stubborn fellas.
"Oh all right. Well the alterations are finished and the items wrapped."
She hadn't realized she had been spoken to, her eyes observing a platinum necklace displaying a circle of beautiful fire opal. Smiling she snatched it up for a certain gypsy friend. Hearing the woman's voice still speaking she turned sharply. The elderly woman laughed at the owlish look the gypsy dancer gave her. Completely oblivious to what the woman had been saying.
Shaking her head she offered the necklace. "I would like this wrapped separately."
"Gifts for yer friends and yerself?" The woman inquired carefully as the dancer waited nearby for the final prices to be placed.
Slender shoulders rose and fell in a simple shrug. One of the reasons was the money issue. The other was because she didn't need to. She could go as is and blend in just fine. She already looked the part so didn't exactly need a change of clothes. "Just for my friends!"
The woman nodded and began to tally up the cost. As the woman wrote down everything and the cost the dancer's cheeks started to pale. Oh yes, she knew the items were expensive but gracious! Oh well. In the name of friendship! The pouch of money was offered to the woman after a few spared ones were retrieved. Yes. In the name of friendship. As the woman counted the coins the dancer's slender hand drifted over the bulkier of the gifts. Hopefully Cor will like them and not think me an oddball for getting him something.
"Oh ho!" The woman barked in amusement which caused the dancer's head to lift in respond. Question stood in her mirror-like gaze at the cheeky grin the woman held. "Somethin' for yer beau?"
She wasn't sure if she blanched or flustered at the question. Either way both hands rose up to wave dismissively. "N-No. Just something for someone who's helped me out quite a bit at getting back on my feet. He's got to look nice for his lady friend during the festival."
The woman seemed disappointed in the answer. "Ah he's a taken man. Shame on ye lass for blushin' over a taken man."
Paling at the words she sighed. "It's not like that, miss."
Gnarled old hand reached over to pat her lowered head. "Well what about the lad ye will be bringin'" He's yer beau?"
Chuckling she peeked up past the veil of whisper soft bangs as she shook her head. "He's a friend also."
"Goodness lass! All ye got are friends! Ye need a good man to se~"
"Friends are most important to me right now." She did not allow the woman to even dare finish that sentence. That was like speaking a curse and the way Rhy'Din seemed to have it out for her, she didn't need any more bad luck. "These three people. . . they are very special and if it were not for them. . . well I would hate to think what my life would be without knowing them." Specially Cor. She wondered if he really knew what a impact he made on her life. And continued to do so. Hopefully with his gift she would be able to pay him back for such kindness. Even if it was a little. Of course what he had done, you cannot place a price upon.
"Don't worry dearie. There is a man out there just for ye. Just keep yer eyes open!"
Why was this elderly old woman so hell bent on the subject. Chuckling the packages were scooped up. "Maybe. But for now I am happy with the baby steps I am taking to start life again. If there is someone out there for me, though, he sure is going to have his hands full. I have been told I am quite the stubborn and rambunctious one."
With a wink and purchases in hand there was a graceful turn of body. Crimson silks rushed to follow the movement as the dancer headed out. To the Omelette O'Plenty to hide the items away until they were needed!
And that little pouch of money was horded close as she strolled through the market. A little home-style store was approached, it's wares was a various amount of clothing that ranged in many fashions. It was these clothing that drew her to the many times and the fact that the elderly woman behind the counter always greeted her with a smile. The woman didn't seem to mind her just browsing without making a purchase and the woman was always a chatterbox. A friendly smile crossed her pale lips as she approached the counter, steps swift and silent. Even more so now without the bells.
"Back again youngin'?" The elderly woman spoke with familiarity, her aged gray eyes held much life within their deep gaze.
Today was going to be different from all her other visits, this she was going to make sure. Plenty in mind and with a charming, warm smile a nod was given to the woman. "That I am! I am here to buy a few things. Maybe you can help me" There was these items I was looking at but they need to be um. ."
The woman chuckled at her, "Adjusted?"
Quick nods had the fine, wisps of platinum bouncing around her features. "Yes! See it's for a friend and he's. . ." Hands moved as she attempted to show the size of the certain someone the items were for. The woman laughed in amusement which only cause a blush to flourish across her pale cheeks.
"I see. I see. Well then what is~" The woman blinked as the dancer was already off and gathering the items she wanted adjusted. Fabric of silver trimmed crimson and soft tan was splashed onto the counter and the elderly old woman's fingers went to work to fold and take the time to investigate what she was working with. "So this is for a fella friend of yours?"
It was idle talk, she knew, but the question caught her off guard a touch. Nodding numbly she smiled. "He's done so much for me I wanted to get him a little something."
The woman's brow arched up and Prise'a felt a touch of those nervous butterflies fill her belly. Was this woman going to deny her the purchase because of what she was" After all this time and all those visits"
"Some expensive stuff for just a 'lil somethin'." The woman teased.
A tease that was returned with a huff of breath. "Never place price on those who are special to you!"
The woman's expression furthered the tease as she hmmed to the answer given. As she settled into the task of altering the fabric the dancer turned to examine some of the other things.
"I'll be bringing someone else to get something more to his measures." Speaking with determination she peered over across the shop. It was hard to tell Azathal's body. Unlike Cor, Azathal wore large, bulky armor. Some people. Tsk. Have to make things harder then necessary. And it seemed the men in her life were quite the stubborn fellas.
"Oh all right. Well the alterations are finished and the items wrapped."
She hadn't realized she had been spoken to, her eyes observing a platinum necklace displaying a circle of beautiful fire opal. Smiling she snatched it up for a certain gypsy friend. Hearing the woman's voice still speaking she turned sharply. The elderly woman laughed at the owlish look the gypsy dancer gave her. Completely oblivious to what the woman had been saying.
Shaking her head she offered the necklace. "I would like this wrapped separately."
"Gifts for yer friends and yerself?" The woman inquired carefully as the dancer waited nearby for the final prices to be placed.
Slender shoulders rose and fell in a simple shrug. One of the reasons was the money issue. The other was because she didn't need to. She could go as is and blend in just fine. She already looked the part so didn't exactly need a change of clothes. "Just for my friends!"
The woman nodded and began to tally up the cost. As the woman wrote down everything and the cost the dancer's cheeks started to pale. Oh yes, she knew the items were expensive but gracious! Oh well. In the name of friendship! The pouch of money was offered to the woman after a few spared ones were retrieved. Yes. In the name of friendship. As the woman counted the coins the dancer's slender hand drifted over the bulkier of the gifts. Hopefully Cor will like them and not think me an oddball for getting him something.
"Oh ho!" The woman barked in amusement which caused the dancer's head to lift in respond. Question stood in her mirror-like gaze at the cheeky grin the woman held. "Somethin' for yer beau?"
She wasn't sure if she blanched or flustered at the question. Either way both hands rose up to wave dismissively. "N-No. Just something for someone who's helped me out quite a bit at getting back on my feet. He's got to look nice for his lady friend during the festival."
The woman seemed disappointed in the answer. "Ah he's a taken man. Shame on ye lass for blushin' over a taken man."
Paling at the words she sighed. "It's not like that, miss."
Gnarled old hand reached over to pat her lowered head. "Well what about the lad ye will be bringin'" He's yer beau?"
Chuckling she peeked up past the veil of whisper soft bangs as she shook her head. "He's a friend also."
"Goodness lass! All ye got are friends! Ye need a good man to se~"
"Friends are most important to me right now." She did not allow the woman to even dare finish that sentence. That was like speaking a curse and the way Rhy'Din seemed to have it out for her, she didn't need any more bad luck. "These three people. . . they are very special and if it were not for them. . . well I would hate to think what my life would be without knowing them." Specially Cor. She wondered if he really knew what a impact he made on her life. And continued to do so. Hopefully with his gift she would be able to pay him back for such kindness. Even if it was a little. Of course what he had done, you cannot place a price upon.
"Don't worry dearie. There is a man out there just for ye. Just keep yer eyes open!"
Why was this elderly old woman so hell bent on the subject. Chuckling the packages were scooped up. "Maybe. But for now I am happy with the baby steps I am taking to start life again. If there is someone out there for me, though, he sure is going to have his hands full. I have been told I am quite the stubborn and rambunctious one."
With a wink and purchases in hand there was a graceful turn of body. Crimson silks rushed to follow the movement as the dancer headed out. To the Omelette O'Plenty to hide the items away until they were needed!