From her perch in the rented wagon, Cieli could see nothing but grass. It reached over the simple dirt road, brushing the edges of their transport. Her and her company, a yet unnamed group of mercenaries, were on their way back to the stone towers of Unta'aslur after a successful job. The object of their desire was securely fastened in the rear of the wagon, and nothing was left to but travel. It was still some days until they reached the jungles, and any danger would be visible for miles around. In theory, anyway. But for now, it was time for some well-earned rest.
Cieli lazed in the rear of the wagon, two of her peers on either side of her. They were currently engaged in some card game or another, and a lively debate regarding recent developments in their homeland. One was arguing in favor of enlisting to defend their homeland, and the other was staunchly debating the benefits of doing anything but that. Cieli chimed in every so often, and her favor pointed towards the latter of her companions. After all, what was there to defend their homeland from, but Kathar or other Altalar? The Ailor were nowhere near here, nor where the Avanthar and Orcs. That just left the threat of any war that broke out between the princes, or the Kathar. Needless to say, she'd rather avoid Kathar and those princely wars were rife with politics. She hated politics.
The young elf flicked down another card and glanced up to the sky. The mid-summer sun beat down on the group and was having its effect. No one in the group seemed to incline to do anything more than simply exist, and one of her companions was even napping. How they could do that with a lively conversation not even a foot from them was beyond her. A nap, though, did sound nice just about now. She idly set down the rest of her cards and flipped onto her back. Her fellow game players sent her a glance, then went back to their arguing. Not long after, the comfortable heat of the sun and the lull of her friends drew her to sleep.
The next few days proceed in this manner, with nothing but games, naps, and watching the rather dull scenery pass by. Yet Cieli still cherished it. This was a time relatively free of responsibilities, with nothing to worry about but who was going to drive next. She was free of her duties, which meant there was nothing to fret over or consider, or what-have-you. Nothing to do but enjoy herself, and she would most definitely do that.
Cieli lazed in the rear of the wagon, two of her peers on either side of her. They were currently engaged in some card game or another, and a lively debate regarding recent developments in their homeland. One was arguing in favor of enlisting to defend their homeland, and the other was staunchly debating the benefits of doing anything but that. Cieli chimed in every so often, and her favor pointed towards the latter of her companions. After all, what was there to defend their homeland from, but Kathar or other Altalar? The Ailor were nowhere near here, nor where the Avanthar and Orcs. That just left the threat of any war that broke out between the princes, or the Kathar. Needless to say, she'd rather avoid Kathar and those princely wars were rife with politics. She hated politics.
The young elf flicked down another card and glanced up to the sky. The mid-summer sun beat down on the group and was having its effect. No one in the group seemed to incline to do anything more than simply exist, and one of her companions was even napping. How they could do that with a lively conversation not even a foot from them was beyond her. A nap, though, did sound nice just about now. She idly set down the rest of her cards and flipped onto her back. Her fellow game players sent her a glance, then went back to their arguing. Not long after, the comfortable heat of the sun and the lull of her friends drew her to sleep.
The next few days proceed in this manner, with nothing but games, naps, and watching the rather dull scenery pass by. Yet Cieli still cherished it. This was a time relatively free of responsibilities, with nothing to worry about but who was going to drive next. She was free of her duties, which meant there was nothing to fret over or consider, or what-have-you. Nothing to do but enjoy herself, and she would most definitely do that.
