Back Again|Rivenway, Ronduin

[ganda]

Khael was a bit exhausted after getting off the ship. It was near the end of the day when they finally got all unpacked. The healers were given the rest of the week off to recuperate- after all, they'd been gone a while, healed many wounds, and dealt with many tragedies. Some had acted as counselors to the islanders as well.

Khael needed some rest. He walked quickly down the street towards Mintuu's place. He needed to see her again. ...Well, wanted to see her, but that was okay, right?

He walked into the restaurant towards the end of the business day, hoping there to be few customers so he could say hi. "Mintuu?" He called, as he walked in. "I'm back."

[Kender Bard]

Khael had guessed correctly--it being past the regular dinner hour, there were only two people lingering over their last helpings as the two workers in Minty's restaurant worked to clean the place and close it down for the night. Minty was working to clean the kitchen, but she emerged at the sound of his voice. "Khael?" she asked in surprise, taking a moment to remember his name. When she saw him, she grinned widely. "You're back! And in one piece, I see! Come, come back here with me. I'll pour you a drink."

[ganda]

He smiled at the sight of her, and followed her quickly. "That would be welcome. I've missed... well, I've missed you." He smiled wider, and continued following her. "I'm glad to be back."

[Kender Bard]

Minty paused, but it was only for a very brief moment. She kept her back to him as she reached for a bottle of wine and so her faint blush was hidden. "I'm glad you're back too," she replied and poured out two slender glasses full. "Was it frightening at all?" She turned to face him, then, and handed him a glass.

[ganda]

Khael nodded his thanks, taking the glass. "Yes, very. We never met the enemy that they faced, but..." He grimaced. "The people themselves nearly rioted to get onto the rescue ships. One of them grabbed me, and I was worn out. I had nothing left..." He shuddered, remembering. "It was a scary thing... but they saw reason." His expression revealed how thankful for that he was.

[Kender Bard]

Minty let out a breath. "I suppose it makes sense," she murmured. "They must be scared out of their minds. Thank Love you weren't hurt. What was it like on the island, though?" She leaned back against the wall and sipped moderately from her glass.

[ganda]

This he especially grimaced at. "It was HOT. And they were complaining about how cool it was going to be up here!" He grinned, sipping his wine. He would much have preferred it had it been a little cooler. "It was so crowded, I couldn't see anything but people..."

[Kender Bard]

"When I first came to this land, I thought it was a little chilly too," Minty laughed. "Though Old Anarlina had some places where it would get even colder than it does here, I lived in the warmer areas. Poor people. But, well, better some cold than living cramped and uncomfortable amidst so many other refugees."

[ganda]

Khael nodded. "Of course, we passed out coats and blankets, but it was pretty obvious that they were surviving at best. And that was before they went further north. They dropped us off." He yawned suddenly, and flushed. "Sorry, tired..."

[Kender Bard]

"No, it's all right," Minty assured him. "It's late. I'm surprised you came to see me at all. Why don't we talk after you've had a chance to rest and relax a little? We could meet tomorrow in the city square."

[ganda]

Khael nodded, sitting the half finished wine down. "That sounds like a good idea." He stretched a moment, and yawned again before getting up. "Thanks for having me," he said.

[Kender Bard]

"It's always a pleasure," she told him. "Meet me outside of here at noon. We'll go to the square together, aye?"