Winter is at the door. (social | Kerii)

**Pyre** · Wed Dec 26, 2018 8:06 pm

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Pyre had his pants hiked up around his knees. His boots sat on the rocky shore, Pyre himself was in the river.

He was whispering quietly to the fishes as he removed a small damn that was blocking some of the late migrators from continuing down the stream to somewhere warmer. In all honesty, Pyre was not even sure if fish migrated, but he didn't want them to be trapped by a wall they didn't put there. Pyre slowly hefted each rock and placed it by the shore. He felt like he was doing good, letting the small fish slip down the small stream to deeper water, where it would be safer for them and they could migrate if that is what they did.

After the last of the fish had made it out of the damn Pyre dried off his feet with a towel. "Move on my little friends, enjoy your happiness, be free." He said. Part of Pyre wished that there was no one walking in the trees, because talking to fish certainly made him sound crazy.

Orchidia was chilly today, soon everything was going to freeze over and this stream would be a tiny ice-rink. More snow would fall and there would be a white blanket on everything. People would wander around in thick fur coats and warm hats. The trees would gain their icicle leaves and anything that wasn't covered in the white blanket would be covered in an icy one. Winter was at the door.

**Atani** · Wed Dec 26, 2018 8:26 pm

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The Sylvan Fay

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Rune Knight

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Yuan, the Goddess of the Mercy

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31

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11

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Kerii buttoned her coat and wrapped a scarf around her neck before exiting the guild hall to go for a walk. Most wouldn't even think to go outside for some relaxation on such a cold day, but winter was only in its early stages. It would become much, much colder in Orchidia in the following months. To a northern native, that day would be something to enjoy while it lasted. Soon, there would be snow covering every inch of the ground, and the waters would be frozen over. It would be a beautiful, but bitter winter.

The elf decided to walk down to the river that ran through Orchidia. It wasn't too far from the guild hall, and she wanted to see it before it froze over. Going off the cobbled path and onto the grassy hill, Kerii could hear her boots crunching on the frosted surface. Getting closer to the river, she was quite surprised to see someone there. What was even more surprising, was that this person dipped his feet in the freezing river and talked to the fish in it, which actually made the elf smile. Not a lot of people spent enough time with nature. Having a good feeling about this person, Kerii decided to speak up. "You know, not many people really come here during the winter."

**Pyre** · Wed Dec 26, 2018 8:42 pm

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300,000

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Shaman

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Lineage Magic

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80

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31

Intelligence :

1

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920

When Pyre thought he was all but alone, someone appeared and talked to him. The girl, who was an elf, pointed out the fact that Pyre had just been in a freezing cold river.

"Oh, I was just helping the fishes get to water that wouldn't be completely frozen in a few weeks. And the cold isn't that bad yet." Pyre responded. There was silence for just a little before Pyre asked the elf a question, ""Ignoring the fact that I was just standing in almost freezing water, why are you out today. Not many people come outside anymore. Most our shacking up for the winter time." Pyre enjoyed winter, especially now, after all those incidents he finally had time to help people and animals.

Pyre rubbed his feet with his hands to get the blood flowing again so he didn't suffer major damage. He then pulled his socks back on and slipped each foot into their respective gray boot. Then he laced each one up tightly, It was rocky here and he didn't want to slip.

The elf had long hair. She was bundled up, as someone should be in this weather. It wasn't smart to walk around in this weather in a half finished outfit. Her scarf was wrapped around her neck and her jacket protected from the last of the cold. She probably felt very warm. Pyre's own jacket was older than he liked to say, but it still did the job he needed it to.

**Atani** · Wed Dec 26, 2018 9:02 pm

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The Sylvan Fay

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Empress

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Yuan, the Goddess of the Mercy

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1

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31

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121

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11

Intelligence :

311

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4,175

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When Kerii commented that few came out to the river during the winter, the white-haired man replied saying that he was helping some fish get to water that wouldn't soon be frozen. Although most fish didn't exactly need that help, she still admired his care for nature. As for the fact that he was outside in the first place, he said that it wasn't too cold yet, which was Kerii's exact reasoning as well. After having said that, there was a brief moment of silence before he asked Kerii why she herself was out by the river, which was followed by the assumption that most people were huddled in their homes trying to keep warm -- which was true for the most part, but less so for the northern parts of Fiore.

"Just like you said, it's not that cold right now. I'm just trying to enjoy nature before winter really hits Orchidia." As she said her reply, the man put back on his shoes. She looked at him for a few moments, and for the life of her couldn't recall seeing him in Orchidia before. That being said, it was a rather crowded town with merchants coming in and out, sometimes staying for less than a week at a time. She was sure she would remember if she kept seeing someone with off-white hair and red eyes walking around. Still, she had to ask just to make sure. "So, are you from around here, or just passing by?"

**Pyre** · Wed Dec 26, 2018 9:19 pm

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The elf agreed with the fact that nature should be enjoyed right now. Pyre was kind of excited for the icicles that would soon be clustering on the bare branches of trees and the overhangs of buildings. Pyre had a special spot for the winter season.

"Im not necessarily from around here. I was here last month. But I also spent time here as a child, my mother was a merchant and I traveled around with her mostly. They were fun times." Pyre said. He had very fond memories of his times with his mother, but he was going to have fun times here soon as well. Whether or not he joined Glorielle soon, or whether it was in 50 years he would be happy either way. He was less afraid now.

"Since you're here for the nature as well. What part of winter are you excited for. I am personally ready for the first big snow and icicles." Pyre said. The first snow Pyre remembered was in Era with his mother when cold, white hell was released from the sky. They had to stay in that inn for the rest of the winter because they were not able to get out. He had played in it with his mother for so long, making snowballs and snowmen until the sun was well past set. He really did miss her, they had been so close. But He wasn't going to let loss weigh him down. He had new times ahead of him, and he was going to enjoy them with every bit of life he had left in him.

**Atani** · Wed Dec 26, 2018 9:40 pm

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31

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11

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311

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4,175

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Just as Kerii thought, the white-haired man was not from Orchidia. He had visited before -- rather recently, in fact-- but he lived more of a nomadic life when he was a child. His mother was a merchant evidently, so he used to travel around with her frequently. He had likely been all across Fiore, or at least that's what Kerii assumed. She saw merchants in every town she visited, but they seemed to be especially concentrated in Orchidia and Baska. "Makes sense," the elf said, nodding her head. "I'm actually from Crocus, but moved to Orchidia several years ago for work." Technically, her work took her all over the place, but her guild was stationed in that town, so it really wasn't a lie.

After stating that she resided in Orchidia, the man continued on with the conversation, asking which part of nature she was excited for. He, for one, was anxious for the first big snow and liked the icicles. Both his behavior, and now his response, kind of reminded Kerii of a child: gentle and nostalgic. Not that it was a bad thing, but it was kind of amusing but refreshing in a way. "I really like the scenery when it snows, but the atmosphere around the holidays is pretty cheerful too," the mage said, which reminded her. She should probably visit some family later on in the winter. Although things were a bit awkward at the moment, she was sure they would appreciate it.

**Pyre** · Wed Dec 26, 2018 10:01 pm

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Whatever the name of the elf was, Pyre liked her, she was incredibly nice and was interested in their conversation. She herself had grown up in crocus, but she moved here a few years ago, "Oh! Did you come to work for the guild? I remember selling little trinkets to the wizards, they liked me cause I was little." Pyre reminisced.

The elf loved the views of the snow and the atmosphere of the holidays. Pyre had never really gotten to grow up with holidays. The Aurelle family had been over focused on an ideal that was never achieved. His mother had tried to separate herself as much as she could when she had him, but she just had never really done holidays.

"I'm a wizard actually, I was going to be a rune knight but left before training was finished." He added. Even if she wasn't a wizard, it was good way to help keep conversation flowing.

The sky had clouded over and the sun was barely showing through a thick layer of white clouds. It might snow, the winter season is just beginning. Pyre took a glance at the sky. He chose not to say anything but he hoped some now would fall. He hadn't gotten to experience snow as a normal person in years. The last time he was in the snow he had been standing over a dead body. Pyre would have loved for it to snow, it would be an experience.

**Atani** · Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:11 pm

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121

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11

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311

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Kerii briefly explained that she came to Orchidia for work, which in turn made the man in front of her think that she came to work for the guild. Though people came for a variety of reasons, the man had assumed the correct one for Kerii. The elf nodded her head, confirming his suspicions. "Yeah, I'm a mage for the Lamia Scale guild." She could see the wizards of that guild buying little things from merchants, especially from a young child. While they were tough on the outside, most, she found, had their soft spots. It was actually quite amusing at times.

But anyway, like the wizards he and his mother sold to, the man Kerii was speaking to became one himself. He apparently was planning on becoming a Rune Knight, but didn't even make it through training. As he didn't specify anything more, Kerii assumed that he didn't join a guild afterward. She wanted to know more, but didn't want to feel like she was invading his privacy. Instead, she would break off their conversation. "Really? I'd like to hear more, but I actually have to go. It was nice meeting you though. Maybe I'll see you passing through Orchidia sometime again." With that said, Kerii continued on her walk through Orchidia. She realized that she had never caught the man's name, nor did he get hers, but perhaps that was for the better. With everything going on in her life right now, the last thing she needed was for someone to get caught up in it.

-Exit-

Winter is at the door. (social | Kerii)

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