Crossing Borders: A Character Development Challenge

by MythicElf

The story of a hero, an athlete, a bartender, an alcoholic, a father, a son, a lover and a fighter all in one. A 30 day character development challenge on my dear dovahkiin, Dalamus. Rating changed at chapter 16.

11. Chapter 11

Day 11: What were they like as a child? Playmates?

"But I don't wanna play!" Dalamus huffed, crossing his arms.

In front of him, Haleneri matched his stance with a pout. "But we need you! It's no fun if just the three of us play," she whined, gesturing to the other two that stood with her.

Beside Haleneri, Folsi piped up. "Yeah, Dalamus, we need you. Come play with us, please?"

Dal shook his head again, frown tightening stubbornly. She could ask him from now until Sundas, he'd still rather practice with his bow than run around playing tag.

But then Thoryn was talking in his low, quiet voice. "It's okay, guys, we can still play. If he doesn't wanna, we can't make him."

And Dal was kinda grateful, because he never would've heard the end of it if Thoryn had been on their side. After all, he was 13 and the rest of them were 11, so what he said was law.

"But, hey, I can play with you guys later if you want…" the silverhead offered after seeing the disappointed expressions on the girls' faces.

"Okay," Haleneri mumbled, still looking a bit bitter but less so. "C'mon, guys, let's go."

Folsi took the other girl's hand and skipped off. Thoryn looked back at Dal and smiled, wide. "See you later, Dalamus!"

And he ran off to catch up with the girls.

And Dal's stomach positively flipped.