A breeze blew in and ruffled the little white flowers in a mesmerizing dance that cast Shilah's thoughts far into the air. He didn't even hear Serene when she approached and he jumped slightly at her soft greeting. Dipping his head gently he stammered, "Uh… h-hello." He didn't know her very well though she seemed nice. He nodded at her question, let his mother's name slide off his back. He'd done nothing but think of her since the flood. Now he was forcing her memory to the back of his mind where he hoped it wouldn't cause as much pain.
"Yea, that's me. I'm sorry but I don't think I know your name…" The silence stretched between them and Shilah shifted uncomfortably. He didn't really know what to say. He wasn't even sure whether or not he wanted to be alone. Then she mentioned the plant and he glanced at her, daring to make eye contact. "Yarrow? Is that what this is? Is it poisonous?" He gazed at Serene, wondering if she was a healer.
