Talking to Peter, I managed to divulge some crucial information from him.
Learning the meaning of Bountyhunter, I was relieved to find out that my
parents weren't dead. The relief didn't last long. Peter had captured my
parents for a man named Stefa.More about his employer he wouldn't say, and
when it was clear he wouldn't say anything more to me, I got up to leave.
Meeting Daryn in the starwell, I shoved him into the wall and ran outside.
I didn't stop running until I got out of town. Stumbling, I fell in the gritty sand at my feet. My rage fueled me, and I ended up running half-way around the oasis. Stopping, I took one look at that water and my resolve crumbled. Stripping, I dived in the icy depths of the lake. Watching the sun sink in the west, I reminded myself that we would be walking in that direction tomorrow. The blue of the sky fading into red and gold tongues lapping on pink clouds reminded me of Daryn. Smashing my fist into the surface of the mirrored sky, I thought, Why? God damn it, Why? I could understand the first two times, but this was intentional! But then again, who was to say those weren't totally unintentional?
I don't know. Still.... He's a great guy, when he's not checking me out. I don't mind when I'm wearing clothes, but.... oh well.
Losing myself into the now-blue sky, sprinkled with stars, I vented my anger by screaming as loud as I could, knowing that nothing could hear me. Swimming laps around the lake, I eventually directed my attention to a walker on the bank, I started. It was Daryn, calling my name. Swimming swiftly, I went and hid my clothes in somepalm trees and dune grass, and ducked under the water when Daryn came my way.With my hair floating around like a silver cloud in the water, it was a wonder he didn't find me.
Getting out, and grabbing my clothes, I stifled a scream when something pushed me back in the water.
I didn't stop running until I got out of town. Stumbling, I fell in the gritty sand at my feet. My rage fueled me, and I ended up running half-way around the oasis. Stopping, I took one look at that water and my resolve crumbled. Stripping, I dived in the icy depths of the lake. Watching the sun sink in the west, I reminded myself that we would be walking in that direction tomorrow. The blue of the sky fading into red and gold tongues lapping on pink clouds reminded me of Daryn. Smashing my fist into the surface of the mirrored sky, I thought, Why? God damn it, Why? I could understand the first two times, but this was intentional! But then again, who was to say those weren't totally unintentional?
I don't know. Still.... He's a great guy, when he's not checking me out. I don't mind when I'm wearing clothes, but.... oh well.
Losing myself into the now-blue sky, sprinkled with stars, I vented my anger by screaming as loud as I could, knowing that nothing could hear me. Swimming laps around the lake, I eventually directed my attention to a walker on the bank, I started. It was Daryn, calling my name. Swimming swiftly, I went and hid my clothes in somepalm trees and dune grass, and ducked under the water when Daryn came my way.With my hair floating around like a silver cloud in the water, it was a wonder he didn't find me.
Getting out, and grabbing my clothes, I stifled a scream when something pushed me back in the water.