What is this?|Ronduin

[kiyukit]

Tatth was completly exhausted by the time he'd reached shore, the currents of the river had confused him, and he'd ended up going to wrong way several times. Finally he'd given up and headed for land.

Sitting hunched over, arms crossed and hair in his eyes the young otter affinity tried to catch his breath. He'd been gone for what, six hours now? His parents would be panicking and Elder Irryk would be worried. He didn't even want to think of what would happen to him when he got back. Starring at the shifting waters before him, Tatth allowed himself to get lost in his own thoughts, mind drifting from one topic to another, none of them very pleasant.

[Kender Bard]

A young girl, a water type, was patrolling the waters in this area. Cautiously, trident in hand, she swam towards Tatth. Once she was as close to him as she dare, she poked her head out of the water and called out, "Who are you? What are you doing here?"

[kiyukit]

Tatth's head jerked up when he heard someone speak. "Um... I'm Tatth, from Clan Aluvar. I was wondering if someone could help me?"

[Kender Bard]

Lily relaxed once she heard where he was from - how she hated watch duty! It made her so darn suspicious! Well, at least now she could help someone out...

"What do you need help with?" Lily inquired, all cheerful and helpful now. She rose up from the water, holding her trident with ease now. "I'm happy to assist in any way that I can."

[kiyukit]

Smiling at the girl's cheerful demeanor Tatth replied "Thanks, I'm trying to get home and someone suggested that I check in Ronduin... Uh... do you know where that is?"

[Kender Bard]

Lily gnawed on her lip, searching her mind for any information on the well-hidden Clan Aluvar that she might remember. With a gusty sigh, she admitted, "I'm afraid I've never been there myself. But if you like, I can find someone who has - that is, unless you plan on staying for a while, in which case, I can escort you to a nice shelter."

[kiyukit]

With a slight shrug and a grimace Tatth replied "Which ever is easier for you. I'll be in huge trouble with the Elders either way and I don't want to be a bother..."

[Kender Bard]

"Why would you get in trouble?" Lily queried, stepping out of the water and onto the land. Pausing to wring out some of the water from her clothing, she stretches then beckons for Tatth to follow her as she walks through the half-ruined streets, using them as a shortcut to get towards another spot farther down the shore.

[kiyukit]

Following the girl, feeling rather odd on land, Tatth replied "Well, my parents don't know where I am, and the clan Elders don't either. My parents probablly started panicking the second they noticed I was gone."

[Kender Bard]

Lily paused, turned and studied Tatth. With her hands on her hips she swept him from head to toe in a critical glance, then frowned - thoughtfully though. "You don't look too young. You're certainly not a child, if not a full man yet. Why would your parents fret so? Are there many dangers where you are from or are they just overprotective?"

[kiyukit]

Tatth laughed lightly "Overprotective isn't the begining of it! I'd never leave my bed if they had their way, but Elder Irryk keeps me active."

[Kender Bard]

"Did something prompt them to be so fearful?" Lily inquired mildly. She was being nosy and knew it, but curiosity drove her to ask questions whenever possible. It was in her blood really, and it's not something most people objected to. They were almost to their destination so she slowed her walk, in case Tatth wished to answer.

[kiyukit]

With a slight shrug Tatth replied "I'm their only child. Beyond that I don't know." Suddenly his legs got tangled with his tail and he ended up dropping to the path on hus rump. "Owww...."

[Kender Bard]

Lily paused and walked over, extending a hand to help him up, and trying not to giggle, lest he take it the wrong way. "You walk with the grace of someone who would rather be swimming right now," she says sympathetically. "Some of the more permanent border patrollers have the same problem."

[kiyukit]

Blushing bright red he replied "I'm more used to being in the water honestly. I don't go on land much... Uh, thanks for the help..."