Headed for a New Land

Lilith really was trying to catch her breath and hide how much she was struggling, but she wasn’t doing any good. As they stood she was slowly regaining control of her breath. She wasn’t going to pass out, not even close. She had been close to that eventuality but she wasn’t there yet. Thankfully. Lil tried not to think too hard about how embarrassing that would be. Showing her ailments to her family and the wolves of her pack, she wasn’t going to forget about her ‘spar’ with Artorias anytime soon, but this boy was a different story. She needed to keep up appearances for the Hallows, what would he think if he knew they wer letting sick little girls go out on their own? Not that anyone was truly aware of exactly what she was doing beyond Gwyn.

She had his attention, the silver marked young man let his eyes linger on her features as she introduced herself, her pack, and her goals. A look of understanding came over his expression as she gestured to the plants behind him, and to her surprise he lifted himself gracefully and began to bring the plants from the earth before he spoke again. Lilith took a couple of curious steps forward, for reals finally catching her breath.

He made quick work of the Valerian, much faster and more efficiently than she would have been struggling with her muscles to work as she expended the effort in digging. She watched with her curious garnet gaze when he turned back to her and presented the freshly dug plants, easy as pie he handed the materials over. She was struck for a moment at his easy kindness and a grateful smile overtook her features. ”Thank you,” she said quietly as he went on to introduce himself as well. ”It’s nice to meet you too.” She returned almost bashfully as his silvery eyes shifted to the gardens around them and he inquired about the rest of her efforts. She turned away as he teased her gently about being out of breath, but he was good natured enough to offer his strength where she was weak. He must not have had anything better to do if he was offering to help her. She tried not to get down on herself for being so obviously handicapped, but at the same time felt grateful. He didn’t have to take any time to help her, but here he was.

Lil wondered if he had a proclivity towards healing, with how well he handled the valerian, and knowing she would want the roots tipped her off. ”Are you a healer, Romulus?” She asked him almost shyly as she tucked away the valerian in the makeshift bag she brought along with her. ”I’m looking for some Marigolds, or uh Calendula.” She added onto her little list. ”And maybe some Yarrow.” She didn’t know if they would have any luck finding the other two plants, but the Valerian was the most important. ”Thank you, again.” She added with another glance his direction, still uncertain of the why of his actions, but she was appreciative either way.

Lilith glanced away, her bashful nature getting the better of her as she looked around the garden. Her mind continued to double back to Romulus though, she was shy but she was also curious. ”Are you from around here?” The girl asked him softly, letting her interest get the better of her. Maybe she was prying too much, but he was new and shiny and so nice.

Lillith Adravendi