out to market

[october]

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She had always wanted to explore New Anarlina. It wasn't far from the bar in which she worked at, but she still wanted to see the place for herself. October found herself in an open market, which was bustling with people. She made her way though the crowd, gazing at the wondrous items for sale. She smiled to herself and wished she had more money to buy some trinkets for herself. It had been a bit since she had been out and it felt good. The sun was high in the sky and the air was warm. It was a beautiful day.

[Darastrix]

Midnight stepped away from a stall, tucking the bottle of scented oil he'd just purchased into his belt pouch. He was a bit preoccupied, and didn't notice October until he'd very nearly backed into the poor girl.

"Oops, excuse me," he said, drawing his wings in quickly to avoid hitting her. "I'm afraid I wasn't watching where I was going."

[october]

October gasped and whipped around, her large eyes meeting Midnight's. "I'm sorry!" she said in a high voice. Her eyes widened when they caught sight of his magnificent wings. She smiled. "So... what did you buy?" she asked, hoping to start a conversation.

[Darastrix]

"There's no need for you to apologize, Miss," he replied kindly. "It was my own fault. And I was just buying a bottle of almond-scented oil for my sister; she's quite fond of it. Are you newly arrived in Anarlina?"

October's accent seemed different than the Anarlinans', though he did know a few of their own people who'd picked up the accents and other mannerisms of Maelstrom and Talen'sul.