decompressing

Needing a moment away from the bustle of the festival - a bustle he was frankly not used to, and as a very private individual one that he had no wish to get used to - he found himself walking beside the river, the sound of running water soothing his tension and the walk settling his mind into stillness. He paused in hesitation when he came upon a girl laying beside the water, but he had come upon her too unexpectedly to avoid notice, so he continued towards her.

And nearly turned and walked away again, manners and reputation be damned, when he smelled the pack scent upon her. He had gotten the distinct impression that Torin wanted the Abraxas to have nothing to do with his pack, and he would no doubt not thank Eligos to be speaking aline with one of his yearling girls.

Perversely, that was what decided him to coninue forward to stand beside the girl. "I am surlrised to find a young lady like yourself all alone out here instead of enjoying the festival. Is everything all right?" Gentle concern colored his warm voice as he addressed her.