A Few Moments Alone

Frey sat in the field, admiring the stars. This was the first time in months that she had a few moments to herself. Adney was looking after the children and she didn’t have to go into town for anything. Frey lay back in the field. The pale moonlight made the X-shaped scar over her face look silver and stand out even more against her pale face.

A bit off, a large white snake hissed angrily, rearing it's large head. A large elf gasped and rolled, dodging the strikes of the serpent. He rolled to his sword and swung it as it struck the last time.

Ryhe panted as he got to his feet. He smirked, then groaned as another came along. He sheathed his sword and ran, then larger snake on his tail. He dodged more strikes, but one made him trip. Once his large mass hit the ground, his body refused to move as he opened his eye slowly.

Frey could hear the distant battle and groaned inwardly. She didn’t want to do anything. She’d come here for a few minutes of peace. Well, what if they need help? Her sensible side asked and Frey got to her feet with an exasperated snort. She walked towards the sounds.

When she came upon the scene, she didn’t see Ryhe but she saw the snake moving towards his form. Frey moved a little closer before throwing a paralyzing dart at the snake. She then took out some throwing stars as well as a dagger.

The snake hiss and spased, falling over.

Ryhe heard the snake hit the ground and he blinked, looing back. His gaze turned to Frey. He stood and brushed off, "Thanks."

She sheathed her dagger and slipped her stars back into her belt. She noticed Ryhe and her lips twitched. “That’s a first.” She muttered to herself. “You’re welcome.”

His long ears picked up that murmer and he raised a rusty brow,"First what?"

Frey’s head snapped in his direction. “First time anyone’s said thank you.”

He blinked, "Hm? And why's that?"

“It doesn’t matter.” She said and grunted. She turned her back to him and began to walk away from him. You stupid IDIOT! Her thoughts screamed at her.

Ryhe watched her, blinking. He rubbed a bite on hs neck and looked back at the snake. He walked to it and petted it's head gently, talking to it.

Frey returned to the section of the field she’d occupied before and flopped back into the grass. She stared up at the sky. She thought of her children. Illegitimate. She reminded herself and felt her left forearm. The bones ached and also felt bumpy under her gloved hand. She sighed heavily and closed her eyes for a moment, trying to revel in the peace again.