Thread: Allure of the Neophyte ::-Haru/whizz-::

The girl's assumptions had been proven correct when her eyes finally saw through the quick dashes of light and colour of the fae-folk, and Cosette's lips drew up into a wide, beaming smile at their sight. Faeries were not a common sight in Etrudis, less their element be of ice -- and, even so, their mischievous, reclusive nature meant that students like her were more likely to come upon them as the victim of a prank. To that end, she stayed very still as they appraised her ensuring that her eye fell upon them one after the other, and then to Ryuu as he gave their introductions. It's very nice to meet you, she answered kindly, carefully lifting her right hand to touch the flower that had been placed in her hair. Her robes against their fingers would be thick and warm -- a material touch too heavy for her current lodgings -- and the colour seemed far more adept at camouflaging her in snow than in the greenery. Still, the young woman didn't seem to complain, as she was far more enchanted by her mentor's company and his home than anything to do with her own self. I read about the persecutions when I was in Etridus, Cosette said in response, a gentle nod given just in case the flower in her hair was looser than she had first believed, The teachers and many students said it was a great tragedy. I think I was one of the few who hadn't lived through it. Indeed, in comparison to Ryuu and the faeries, Cosette was little more than a babe. While an adult she might be by the standards of her people, her experiences were limited and her world view narrowed. To many, it would always remain that way. She simply didn't have the time to learn and grow, due to her impending mortality. However, her kindly smile was quick to return, even as she began to make her way to the kitchen, and she threw her head back to try and catch one of the sisters as they darted around her. I hope we can become very good friends! From there, she directed her attention... as best she could to Ryuu. As homesick as she still felt, there was a majesty and grandeur to his home that lessened the burden at least a little and Cosette could barely keep still as she tried to drink it all in. It was a distinctly human like manner to ensure one tried to see everything even though his home was now her own. For how long was the real question. Upon their arrival to the kitchen, the elven man spoke to her once more -- and Cosette was somewhat... thrown off by his question. Not because it was rude, demanding or sly, but that she had never really had the choice in what to eat or the thought that she could request things based on her own preference. It caused her cheeks to flush pink, and she gave a nervous sort of laugh as her hand tucked loose strands of hair behind her other ear. Whatever pleases you shall be good enough for me, Master Ryuu, came her awkward answer. At Etrudis I mostly ate what was put on our plate -- nuts, bread root vegetables... meat when we weren't snowed in. If the weather was pleasant and the longer trip could be made, we sometimes were able acquire enough to make honey cakes-- Realizing that she was babbling, the small woman's teeth clacked together as she forced them shut.