A Thousand Rainy Days

The sound of her name broke through the hypnotic flow of water and pulled Talyssa from her thoughts. She turned to see Quill standing a few steps away, a satchel held loosely in his grip. The sun hitting the waterfall behind him cast a misty halo around his figure, creating an ethereal image. She carefully studied the marble brute, taking in his attentive eyes and the slight apprehension reflected in them. "Well, isn't this a pleasant surprise," she replied, her lips twisting into a small grin. But for his request … "Dinner?" she echoed, her eyebrows furrowing slightly at the unexpected invitation. She gave the satchel a curious glance before meeting his gaze again. Her initial surprise quickly morphed into intrigue; she found herself considering his offer. Talyssa was impulsive, yes, but not thoughtless. Even still, she couldn’t find a reason to think that this interaction could be anything other than what it seemed to be. A thoughtful gesture. “That sounds lovely,” she finally answered, her voice gentle against the persistent hum of the waterfall.

"Talyssa Carpathius"