Commoners|Rivenway, Ronduin

[Kender Bard]

Cascata walked around on the streets, observing people. People smiled and paused to greet their Leader, but nobody made a huge fuss. That was the way it was in Ronduin; the Mother of Waters wasn't anything to be fawned or fussed over. She was only human, just like the rest of them.

She pushed her bangs out of her eyes and found a quaint little bench to sit and observe folks. Her mind drifted unerringly to why she was here. Tradition had to continue, even if Ronduin had nearly been destroyed. She wasn't getting any younger, that's for sure.

The Mother or Father of Waters was an inherited position, but nobody in Ronduin wanted to see an aristocracy form in their ranks. They agreed with the Earth ideal that everyone is of equal standing, and took it a step further. To ensure that no royalty popped up, the Mother or Father had to find a "commoner" partner with which to have an Heir. If they wed or fell in love, that was all the better, but it was a very important fact that the child live amongst the common people, growing up and only coming to know of their heritage when they reached adulthood, assuming they didn't need to take command sooner.

And so, that was what Cascata was doing now. She had to find a partner to keep the tradition going. "I feel like I'm fishing!" she thought, and smiled a little to herself. "I wonder how transparent it is that I'm doing just that. Oh well; the people understand." With a little luck, someone might just come to her under that very same notion.

[Devon]

Kalian springs forth from the water and climbs out onto land. Shaking his long hair free of water Kalian looks around for his shirt or something he can use to dry himself off a bit.

[Kender Bard]

Sprayed by the water, though not really minding, Cascata touches one of her signs and soaks the man through. "Hey, what if I wanted to stay dry?" She didn't, but that was besides the point. Finding it ironic that this man showed up just as she was pondering being approached, she eyes him over carefully.

[Devon]

Kalian furiously wipes the water from his eyes and touches one of his signs, dousing Cascata with water. "Well you're all wet now." Taking a moment for his eyes to adjust he notices he has just sprayed his leader,but what is done is done so he can't back down now. "If I had known you were there when I got out of the water from my swim, I would have moved before wringing out my hair. But you had to start a little wet war and a man can't back down from a challenege can he?"

[Kender Bard]

"No I suppose not," she laughed. "Male ego and all." Getting up she started to wring out her clothing. "How's the water today, err.. What's your name?"

[Devon]

"Kalian and the water is fine. Cool, but not frigid and very calm. You should join me later for a swim while the water is still in such a good condition."

[Kender Bard]

"Sounds good, but how about you join me for lunch first?" she offered swiftly and slyly. Kalian. It was a good name. So far things were off to a good start.

[bartimaeus]

Not far down the road from the water war, Thedius was making his way to the where house he works at, carrying a large crate. Most people moved out of the way for Thedius. Being tall had benefits. The crate he was carrying blocked most of his vision and he had to hope that everyone moved for him anyway. Thedius in his excitement at getting near to his where house is, starts to walk faster.

Suddenly he plows into Lady Cascata and the man she was talking with. The crate flies out of Thedius's hands and smashes open on the ground not far from him. Apples roll everywhere. Thedius helps up Lady Cascata.

"Forgive me, I'm truly sorry, I didn't mean to bump into you. Are you..." Thedius stops when his eyes meet Lady Cascata's. Catching himself after a few seconds he finishes his sentence "...ok?" Clearing his throat nervously, he repeats his sentence more clearly this time, flashing her a smile "Are you ok?"

[Kender Bard]

Cascata was a little dazed. She rubbed a couple bruises, wincing; no point in using healing water on mere bruises though, not unless they continued to ache later. "I'm fine, but I'm afraid my head feels like a bell at the moment!"

[bartimaeus]

Thedius laughs, "Sorry, is there something I can do to fix it?"

[Devon]

Kalian intrudes. "Lunch with you would be great Cascata, but first let's get those bruises cleaned and bandaged."

[Kender Bard]

"Oh, they're okay," she remarks. "But I am starting to get quite hungry." She smiles and picks up one of the apples from the ground, dusting it off and handing it to Thedius. "Must have been the sudden rainstorm of fruit that did it."

[Devon]

"Then how about we go get lunch right now?" Kalian offers his hand to Cascata smiling wide.

[bartimaeus]

"There's a little place around the corner from here that does smoked salmon perfectly. Not only that it doesn't cost and arm and a leg to pay for it. It's called um, Lowery’s Lunch or something like that." Thedius explains, "It's in between two red houses, you can't miss it. But just incase you may as well help yourselves to these apples; can't sell them now that they've been bruised."

Thedius picks up a shiny red one, brushes it off and hands it to Cascata. "Hand picked from the orchards of the earth elementals." He explains, giving Cascata another smile. "Despite the high probability of losing my job at such a precious cargo, I'd do it again to see that smile of yours" Thedius laughs from a combination of nerves at whom he was talking to and the whole over all situation. Laughing was something that makes him feel good, and he tries to do it often.

[Kender Bard]

Cascata blushes at Thedius's praise. Considering her status as not being something often vaulted over the heads of others, she's not used to flattery from her own people like this. It might be rude of her, but she couldn't help herself as she inquired of Thedius, "Would you like to join us..?" She cast a sideways glance to Kalian, to see his reaction.