Thread: Under the Shadow of the [ e c l i p s e ]

Little splatters of rain drops came tapping down from the darkened sky, sending all little shops in the bazaar setting their tents up or closing down all together. It wasn??t often that Alusair received rain, but when it did happen, it trickled down like a haze, before pouring down like the earth was thirsty for a drink. Just at the edge of the bazaar, a figure began to hasten their steps. Rain was never good for the hair and much worst for the clothes, so finding shelter was priority at the moment. When it became apparent that the blonde in question was going to get rained on, an umbrella of sorts popped opened and was held over the delicate being??s form. Soft blue eyes gazed upwards with innocent amazement, before the delicate lips curved into a smile. Her dress was just above the ground enough that even the wet ground couldn??t ruin it, as her short heels clicked upon the cobblestone. A strong figure of a male with deep black hair and pitch black eyes stood next to her, holding the umbrella out to shield her from the pouring rain. Lin didn??t complain about the image, as she was grateful for its consideration. Small arms slipped into position to hold onto the male??s arm, before leaning her head against the broad shoulder. ??Thank you, Shadow. You??re the best.? the lady stated, walking in time with the male. He didn??t say anything, not even a shift in his features to show that he heard her, but the minute twitch in his arm told her he heard her and acknowledged her. That was enough though, as they wandered down the quickly emptying streets and towards a tavern just beyond them. The two of them looked like a happy and well mannered couple, peacefully walking without being disturbed by the rushing surroundings around them. The exact moment that she was under a tarp that was placed along the outside of the tavern, the male distorted his image. The coloring just seemed to fade away into darkness, before only a figure of shadows stood there. Soon after, the limbs and form rippled like a water image, and the umbrella??s form melted away into the shadows. The entire being was soon just a splotch of shadow that faded into the backgrounds and darkness around her. Completely unaffected by that, Lin fluffed her dress and brushed off anything that might have been on her skirt-half or shoulders. Just as she was going to open the door, another person was coming out. The male tilted his head towards her and muttered a ??m??lady?, before holding the door open for her. ??Thank you, sir.? she smiled, giving him a curt dip of her own. Inside, the saloon like area to the side was marred by no more than a few people, and the stairs leading up and down to the side indicated that this area was also an inn. Lin moved to sit at one of the stools and before she could call out for service, the bartender moved himself before her. ??Welcome, little miss. What can I do for you today?? he asked, tone a bit rough, but words well organized for most bartenders. ??Just some warm cider, if it??s no bother.? she didn??t think it??d be a good idea to drink in such an area, and the harsh alcoholic drinks that she could see people gulping at didn??t seem to bold well for her if she drank the same. He stated something about it never being a bother, before returning with her drink. Lin wrapped her slender fingers around it, feeling the lacy gloves she had on rub against the glass, before lifting it up towards her lips and took a small sip. Yes, the warmth of the hot drink was just what she needed after being out in the rain despite not having a drop of water upon her form, since Shadow??s ??umbrella? had absorbed the water to protect it from splashing onto her in any way. The said being was nowhere to be seen, but she knew that he was luring in the shadows, watching from wherever the darkness laid under the light. It bothered her not though, as she sat alone at the bar-edge, sipping a non-alcoholic drink and observed her surrounds for something entertaining to watch.