Nightfall was approaching and Kory looked up to the stars. He silently wondered about the girl , and as he shifted his attention back down to her  he could hear her softly breathing. A soft , warm breeze made the overhanging branches of the weeping willow tree that they were under sway . He could see the giant purple mushrooms had begun to glow and cast a purple light. It was an enchanted meadow and Kory thanked the gods for bringing them to such a place.<br/><br/>As Kory sprinkled water onto her forehead her eyes fluttered open and she asked him. -<i>Please tell me who you are -</i>Her question made Kory feel ashamed and whey- faced. He was a bandit and had taken her with the intention of selling her. How can I tell  a sweet thing such as this what I am ? He thought to himself , as he looked down upon her face and wondered. Can I go through with it and sell her ? Should I just keep her for myself ?<br/><br/>He tucked a fallen strand of her hair behind her ear as he told her.<br/><br/>“ My name is Kory.... I’m from a distant land far in the north where the ice and wind reside.... I was a slave and I killed my master , then I began my quest for freedom... I’m a traveler and a bandit . “<br/><br/>Kory sat next to her with legs crossed and reached behind himself with his hand and dipped more of the magical water from the small pool. He let some of the water touch her damaged lips.<br/>“ Drink some water. You’ve suffered badly.    You’re safe now. “<br/><br/>He could hear the howling of wolves in the distance and he touched his sword. Enjoying the feel of the handle under his finger.<a class="username" data-user-id="3881" data-username="@PrincessCrystal" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" href="https://blackdahliaroleplaying.com/members/3881/">@PrincessCrystal</a>