Another day at war, that's what it was for the Crimean farmer. But she had to do this, she needed money; she had to support her family when her parents could not. It was a slow crop season this year; Nephenee probably would not get much profit out of her vegetables now. But her mother, father, and five younger siblings needed food on the table and Nephenee was the only one who was caring enough to help the family. Besides, she made many friends last year in the Mad King's war, she was anticipating being able to fight beside them once again.
Ike was a pretty nice guy in Nephenee's thoughts- he DID rescue her and the fellow captured Crimean knights when they were captured and held in Canteus castle
She had to fight for him, too. She had to help him out as much as she could- it was the most she could do to pay him back for all he did for her.
So, whle she was in the middle of combat with an enemy Begnion soldier, Ike ran by and sliced an enemy archer that was aimed for the green-haired woman. After she finished off the soldier, she smiled to him.
"Thank ya much, Ike."
Ike nodded, smiling. "No problem…"
The rest of the group had already advanced on the enemy general and were nearly finished with todays battle.
"Um… Ike? Ya got a sec ta talk?" Nephenee asked shyly.
Ike sheathed his sword and nodded for her to go on.
"Well, it's just that you've been mighty nice to me- Er, not just me, I mean everyone."
Ike appeared thoughtful. "Well, I'm a mercenary. I guess you could say it's my job."
"Ya, I know. But thanks. I am really grateful you're around to help us, my family is too."
Nephenee wasn't good with talking to people, really. Usually she would get shy and tongue-tied. She was trying her best to stay composed now, she even thought of what she would say to him for days, possibly weeks ago.
Ike patted her shoulder. "Sure. What are friends for?"
The green-haired country girl's eyes widened, sparkling with glee. "R-really!? Ya mean, we're friends!?"
Ike nodded. "Of course. I'm just as grateful you're here as well as you are for me. That lance of yours has helped us in countless battles."
Nephenee just stood there, just smiling at him. No one had ever seen her smile so wide…
"Thanks…"
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A/N: These are going to be short little adventures in Nephenee's life, in either RD or PoR. Suggestions or requests for future chapters are welcome. :)
