<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/9b/Gormr.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong>Gormr<br/><strong>Location:</strong>The Frozen Hearth<br/><strong>Time:</strong>Early evening<br/><strong>Tagging:</strong>Asaria Lao, Open<br/><br/>The woman simply arched one of her fine brows, her attention more directed at the artwork in her hands rather than allow herself to be distracted. He felt mildly pissed at the lack of courtesy from her, but then he remembered the artwork in her hands, and the obvious attention it deserved to ensure that she didn't mar her work. He knew his opening words were not the best either, so his initial reactions were tempered a little by the thoughts.<br/><br/><em>“An interesting sight?”</em><br/><br/>Her voice had a quality to it that set it apart from others the same way her appearance did. Further, Gormr felt that the same quality of her voice matched her appearance perfectly. But there was something in her voice that reinforced the feeling that she was someone who went for what she wanted, rather than waiting for it to arrive, like a hunter went after game.<br/><br/><em> “My my, is that a nord-man’s attempt at flattery? Or are you simply a stranger who might have had one too many to drink, and hoped to test your mettle against the glittering spider in the corner?”</em><br/><br/>Gormr laughed heartily at her words, as they also helped him release some carry over tension from his travels. He took the time to look her over properly, admiring her as he did so. She was good looking, and there was definitely something to her that made her different to everyone else.<br/><br/>"Spiders I have seen a plenty, and not one of them looked even close to how you do. I have yet to have too much to drink, as I have only arrived here. But a Nord-man's flattery... this man's flattery at least. I'd rather those words from you than a slap to the face, or worse." He chuckled and took a sip from the tankard to wet his lips and tongue more than anything else. He raised his head, and look at her eyes as they focused on her artwork. "But, in all honesty, now that I am closer, you are far more than just an interesting sight. I'll be bold enough to say you're a striking woman, far outclassing anyone else in this place." He pointed about using his tankard.<br/><br/>Gormr watched the fine looking hand sweep the pale, incredibly fine shavings from the table top, then looked at the wolf's head. His eyes widened slightly as he viewed the great detail she had managed with the fine tips knife in her other hand. Almost reluctantly, he returned his gaze to the deep blue of her eyes, the shade of dusk as the sun's touch fully left the sky. His own lighter shade returned the compliment as they bordered on staring at each other. The smile of hers brought a warmth to her face he didn't notice was lacking until the smile appeared.<br/><br/><em>“Travelled far, have you?”</em><br/><br/>"Indeed I have, all of it on my own feet while my<em>companions</em>sat in wagons all the way from Whiterun to here. Fortunately, it was a quiet trip and little need for me to use the skills I had been paid to supply. The Nine were kind to me in that respect. As I said, you are a fairer sight to look on than endless field of snow and trees." Gormr took another pull from the tankard, this time letting the liquid settle in his stomach to help spread some more warmth through his body. He put the tankard down, narrowing his eyes slightly as a thoughtful look crossed his face.<br/><br/>"It is easy to tell you're not a local, so you've travelled to get here too. And with the finery, I'd be safe guessing that you're bound for the college? I can't really see any other reason for someone as yourself being here. Unless you're passing through of course." He emptied the tankard with a loud sigh of satisfaction. "Pardon the rambles, but I haven't had many to talk to in my recent travels, and a somewhat interested listener is more than none."<br/><br/>Gormr moved on the bench in readiness to stand. "I'm getting myself another drink and some food. You want either of those while I am up?"