Cynthia
>>*Tsurumi Moku, a renowned painter who would simply draw pretty much anything she saw. She was beautiful, she was kind, she was... Bored. Tsurumi walked down a path with ChuChu, her miniature crane, in her arms. Her eyes examining every nook and cranny of miller-dale. It was a beautiful place indeed... In fact she had been told to come here if she was looking for some scenery, however everything here seemed like something she'd paint on the regular. Tsurumi wanted something fresh, something new, and so far... She wasn't finding it here.*

"See anything ChuChu?" *She spoke to her little companion. ChuChu responded with a squawk and simply squirmed around. Tsurumi knew he just wanted to be put down, but if she did that he'd run off and likely get himself hurt from chasing a squirrel or something... She let out a sigh and stopped by a vendor selling cold beverages. She reached into her pocket and grabbed a few coins, paying for the drink and thinking the vendor with a small bow and a smile.* 

*Tsurumi yawned in boredom.* "I don't know what to do... I feel like we came all this way for nothing!" *She exclaimed to ChuChu. She spoke to the bird often... Although it couldn't exactly talk back, it was like she was talking to a person in her eyes. Tsurumi had found a place to settle by a fountain, taking slow small sips of her drink.* 

*As her eyes traced the scenery, she began to consider a few things that might be fun to draw... She pulled out a scroll and an ink brush, and began to draw a peculiar looking tree that lay ahead of her. All seemed to be going well... That was until her little bird friend decided it wanted to do something other than sit around. ChuChu began hopping along the fountains rim, and losing balance he knocked over Tsurumi's drink, and just like that everything came apart. ChuChu flew up frightened, knocking into Tsurumi, who with a small scream fell backwards into the fountain.*

>>"ChuChu!" *She yelled out, taking a breath as she came up from under the water absolutely soaked.* "Look what you did!"
Shawn
Tiredness was settling into the armored man as one foot would step right after another like a march in the kingdoms soldiers that had been seen many times. Many would watch the man as he stayed tall for his unique height as many were towered by him. Denarick Castone a name that flew around many being known as two things, either a paladin of the people or the black dog casted out by a noble. Two different sides shown to many as none could truly understand the man entirely. Though that didn't matter at this moment as he would soon find miller dale a place he unexpectedly ended up and would try to rest as behind the visor the human eyes of his would take in this beautiful landscape. "...Magnificent.." He'd would say softly to himself as the scenery was a different one. 

Making his way through the town many would still eye the armored man as though many like him would move through here he was quite different. A sight to see just because of his height and the armor he wore as it was white with gold and blue accents. A shiny one indeed but still battle tested with dents and grime that leathered the armor. Smelling good food he'd instantly walk over towards the stall. In amazement the owner stared at him as he placed down money for 3 pieces of meat as he handed him exactly that. Soon he'd make his way away from the market as his helmet lifted ever so gently still hiding his face. The food would be eaten as Denarick would walk along trying to just gain some energy back. 

After thinking he found a nice place to relax he'd sat down his Greatsword and shield placing it or rather stabbing them into the ground. They'd be standing up on their own as Denarick would lay his bag on the ground sighing a bit. "Who would've thought bandits to the east would all be dragon born... Goddess you test me time and time again." He sighed a bit finally taking off his helmet and placing it on the bag. Soon he heard a yelp from the water wondering what was going on. He'd make his way over to find a

Woman just soaked in the water as he'd put his hand out. "I don't think fountains are used for this miss." He said simply
Cynthia
>>*Tsurumi was shooing ChuChu to the side by gently patting at its tummy. Telling him to scoot over so she could get out. Oh how she hoped no one had seen that happen... How embarrassing it would be. She stood, her white clothing looking quite translucent with how absolutely drenched she was. She didn't have another set of clothes to wear... She didn't plan to be here longer than a few hours! She smoothed her clothing down just a bit, realizing that wasn't exactly helping her case, she sighed and took off her shoes, throwing them over the fountain edge onto the stone below.* 

*Suddenly, she was alerted by a sudden masculine voice, and a hand out towards her. Oh dear... So someone did in fact see her little accident. Her soft fair skin turns slightly rosy as the embarrassment really began to settle in. She brushed her wet hair behind her ear and gently took the strangers hand, her slim fingers laying softly onto his palm.* "Oh! Please mind my silly little situation here..." *His comment had made her giggle in the slightest.* "What better way to get your wish granted from a fountain than to throw yourself in as a coin!" *She spoke softly yet her tone was filled with humour.* 

"Thank you very much for the assistance... Sorry to trouble you." *She said apologetically as she stepped out of the fountain, letting go of his hand to hold onto her heavy wet hair, wringing it out just a bit. Her hair and clothing were clinging to her body, outlining each and every curve and detail. The translucent outfit didn't exactly help with that.* 

*Trying to avoid eye contact... And her less than decent appearance, she began to look for her artwork, only to see it drenched in water, and her ink flask spilt all over it.* "Oh dear... Now what am I to do-"
Shawn
Watching as the woman was shooing off a bird to the side as the bird obediently went off to the side. As she stood up he could clearly see she wasn't a normal human like he was. Well normal in any other sense but as a different style of self. Her hair was prominent as he'd never seen anything like her before and it made him curious. Soon he'd gently take her hand while also trying his best to give her respect and look away from the well beautiful sight he saw that was obviously embarrassing for her. "You are fine Miss, all I heard was a scream and got worried something went wrong is all." He said simply doing his best to look into her eyes as he chuckled as well. "Ah, but it seems you landed tails first, so maybe your wish will come true." He chuckled doing his best to lighten the mood with her. 

"Ah it is no problem of mine, I help people for a living so truly it is fine." He told her simply as he helped her out of the fountain slowly and gently. The gauntleted hand would let go as he would step back a bit seeing her try and hold the wet hair out of her face. He'd be staring directly at her eyes trying his best to keep it centered on that and nowhere else as this situation was new towards him. Not exactly everyday a woman falls in a fountain. "Though besides the fall everything else is ok for you? Do you need any assistance with anything else?" He asked softly trying to calm the situation and just be nice towards her. 

He watched her look away from him as he just scratched the back of his neck as he sighed a bit shaking his head. He was used to not many keeping eye contact with him because of his Demeanor with how his armor looks. Looking over to the art work he'd gently pick up the art and smiled gently. Taking everything back it of it he'd cast a small magic spell to mend everything back to the way it was. Though the ink in the flask couldn't be saved. "The least I could do for you Miss." He handed the paintings smiling at each one.
Cynthia
>>"S-so you didn't see me fall in? Oh thank goodness.." *She muttered the last part to herself. After a small nervous giggle she settles somewhere and starts braiding her long hair into one single braid. "Landed on my butt that's for sure! My wish better come true otherwise I'll make it!" *She responds to him playfully. ChuChu, her crane, was sulking in a corner and it turned, hobbled over, and plopped into her lap.* 

"Aww ChuChu... You just need to be more careful ok?" *She lifts him up and snuggles him gently, then turns her attention back to the man.* "Anyways... Thank you for your concern. I'm alright, just a little cold. Hopefully I won't fall ill over this." *She looks directly at him and smiles softly. She didn't mean to really avoid eye contact previously, she was only embarrassed over her situation. She took in his facial features, acknowledging his scars and his armour, his demeanour, everything. This brought a soft gentle smile to her face and she spoke to him in a gentle tone:* "You have quite lovely features... Do you think I could paint you? If you don't want me to that's perfectly fine, but I came to Miller-Dale searching for something to paint... Something new and beautiful, yet I couldn't seem to find anything. I think you'd be perfect." 

*She gently places ChuChu on the grass as she stands up and approaches the stranger.* "Actually, I don't believe I got your name?" *She says as she watched him restore her artwork, and following her words was a gasp of delight.* "Oh! Oh my- thank you so much... Thats so sweet of you to do!" *Tsurumi sounded a little choked up now, but she's never seen someone do such a thing for her. She gratefully takes the painting and folds it up, tuckin it away inside ChuChu's harness since he was the only thing dry right now.* 

"Don't mess it up again." *She gently bats his beak*
Shawn
He chuckled and shook his head no as he looked at her. "No I did not miss but I'm just glad you are safe is all." He chuckled as she started to braid her hair. He'd take off his cloak and wrap it around her so she'd gain some warmth as he didn't wish for her to get a cold. "Well then Miss I do hope you get your wish for all the trouble it caused you." He smiled as she was being a bit playful yet he was cautious as he didn't know her. Seeing the crane he wondered how she got it so friendly with how it acts towards her. A truly peculiar sight for him indeed. 

He'd stay silent as she tended towards the bird as he just crossed his arms. He smiled as he thought back to his mother with how she was treating the bird. A sigh escaped him as he spoke back, "Well hopefully my cloak will warm you up a bit as I don't wish for you to get a cold from ring cold." He chuckled a bit at his small pun. "You are welcome as well I was just doing what I can." He looked back at her with a gentle smile as she analyzed his face as he didn't know why she was doing so he felt a bit off and embarrassed. Soon she would smile even more which made him a bit at odds as the woman finally spoke. "I... Well I never heard of a woman being so up front with a man unless it was in the guard. Though I didn't think they'd hide their flirting as painting." He'd smirk and chuckle a bit confused at this woman's actions as she could clearly see the blush on his face. She amused him and he hadn't had a good smile in a bit. 

As she got closer he uncrossed his arms as he simply handed her the paintings. He could tell she was truly happy that her paintings were saved. He just shook his head as he didn't need thanks as it was simply the right thing to do. "No you don't need to thank me on that one only doing what's right miss and as for my name? Denarick." He said simply looking at her wondering what hers is.
Cynthia
>>*She looked up at him with a grateful smile as he wrapped her in his cloak. ChuChu simply glared at the man and snapped his beak at his fingers. Tsurumi giggled lightly as she held her little crane away from Denarick.* "Be nice ChuChu! No snapping at people!" *She gently bats at his beak once again, but this time ChuChu squawked in slight protest* 

"Oh your cloak is lovely... Really it is quite warm." *She too laughed at his little pun, her eyes warm and amused. "But uh..." *She spoke again* "I am serious about painting you. I like to paint people who I think are rare sights, and I'd say you fit my idea of a beautiful piece." *She really was serious. She spoke with a sheer sincerity, and as if to emphasize on that, she straightened up set the bird aside. Addressing him fully, and directly.* "I understand it may be a bit of a shocker... But I am very certain of my desire to recreate such a work of art." 

*She bowed down just a little to show some gratitude and some respect to him as she spoke. She could tell there was something about him... Something that clearly showed some forms of insecurity. It upset her a little that he had thought her request was insincere... Simply a way to flirt. However she felt the need now to reassure him. She thought he was a lovely sight, and if she could make him see that then she would want nothing more.* "Denarick is a lovely name... You may call me Tsurumi." *ChuChu had suddenly nipped at Denarick's leg, squawking angrily.* "O-oh and that's ChuChu... I apologize on his behalf, he's just unhappy you're getting more attention than he is." *She rolled her eyes playfully and followed this with a beautiful laugh.*