not so sound of music [open]

[ruthie]

It was only just early morning the sun had only just appeared over the horizon. Serafina was just walking out of the door of the family home. Not that her mother would worry she thought to herself. Her relationship with her mother was not brilliant, it never had been. Since her older sister had left to head to another district it had come even more strained than before. Getting out of the house was Serafina only option and heading anywhere within the district that she could go. It was cold this early in the morning and the sea air hit her face as she continued to walk. She had no idea where she wanted to go, just that she was glad to be out of the house and away from her mother nagging tone of voice that she knew that she would get if she had stayed in the house. Walking through one of the main areas of the district where many of the workers were starting to set up for the day. She did like to see them setting up and seeing what they had to offer.

Seeing the fresh baked goods and the fresh seafood that the district was good for. Not that Serafina was keen on seafood. Not one of her favourite foods, she did have a bit of s sweet tooth. Not sure where her feet were taking her too, she found herself on a slop that took in a bit of a view of a good bit of the district. She had brought some fresh bits of the bakery as she had pasted it. She sat down to eat what she had brought. She liked freshly baked bread, it was always so nice and warm still. She took a deep breath and felt the nice cool sea breeze. She felt that she could just sit on the slop all day and just watch the district at work. This was the only thing that made her feel calm and not lose her temper.

[fireflyz]

Anton shuffled through the market with his hands in his pockets, eyes traveling over the bustling storefronts in search of something interesting. He normally had a plan when he went into merchant territory, carrying some to-do list that Alistair had given him or scouring the place for something the house had run out of. But today, Anton had nothing, and it made him feel rather conspicuous.

He kicked aimlessly at the ground and began to whistle, head rotating from side to side. He could buy some pastries to eat later - at least, that was if one of his siblings didn't eat it first. As his gaze lingered on the pink-glazed cookies that sat on a nearby table, he considered it, but eventually decided against indulging for the day.

Anton eventually came to the end of the row, air whistling through his nose in frustration. What was there to do when, well, he had nothing to do?

A blur at the corner of his eye caught his attention, and he glanced up to see a small girl seated a few ways away munching on some bread. She seemed young - younger than Axel, even. Anton's eyebrows slid up with slight interest, and he walked over.

"Hi," he said, gesturing to the space near her. "Care if I join?"

[ruthie]

Serafina had not expected anyone to come near her or let alone want to join her. It was nice all the same. She didn't know what to expect from this or if he just wanted to talk. She had all these walls up that some didn't want to come near her. She was glad that someone had not just walked by like so many do and just to see if she was ok. She had come up here alone to look out at the district and the sea that she could smell the salt air. "Hello, yes sure, you are more than welcome to," Serafina said with a cheerful tone to her voice.

She didn't know what else to say now that he was here or even who he was, not that mattered, she could always get to know him. She felt like she needed to know more people around. "I'm Serafina." She said introducing herself to him. She didn't want to scare him off now that he was wanting to join her. She knew that she had to make a bit of an effort in talking to more people and not be hostile when she meets people.


Tagged: Anton (fireflyz )