The autumn fae had become so absorbed in her own musings, she had no idea that she was no longer alone. It wasn’t until a masculine voice manifested out of the roaring falls did she become more aware. Her heart skipped a beat, her expression an open book- as she gasped, her amber gaze flashed towards a gold-adorned shadowed figure at the water’s edge. However, at the realization of the seemingly friendly stranger, her sudden startlement began to recede. As it faded, a soft bought of laughter escaped her lips, and a gentle grin of her own spread across her features. More so at her own reaction than anything else. It took her a moment to recall just what he had said, but when it registered, she was quick to find her own voice. “You can’t live your life thinking of all the bad things that may or may not happen.” Kiliaen playfully insisted. But as he mentioned it, she was suddenly made conscious of the fact that her legs were indeed quite cold. With this recognition, she slowly made her way to join the gentleman at the bank.
Though, as she slowly made her way back out, and her own words echoed in her head, she felt the need to make an addendum. “Or, well … I suppose you could, but where is the fun in that?” Judging by the larger brute’s harder-set countenance, she imagined he was no stranger to brooding. However, in an attempt to convince him that she wasn’t completely insane, she motioned back toward the waterfall itself. “Besides, it’s a little warmer in the caves behind the falls.” It wasn’t a perfect shelter. But it worked well in a pinch, and it wouldn’t be the first time she had stayed in the candy-coated cavern. “When I’m ready to thaw out, I’ll find a spot inside.” She lightheartedly assured him. From there, it was only a reflex to politely offer her gratitude. And she found herself quickly doing so before much thought could be put into it. “Thank you for your concern though …” It was then, her voice trailed off as she discovered her error. They had not been properly introduced yet. Her grin momentarily deepened as she went on to offer her own name instead. “I’m Kiliaen.”
