Don't Own, Wish I Did, But Don't...
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As we headed to the library, I studied Cari. A little on the small side, slight of build with good muscular shoulders- probably from helping her father work the horses. Her Shoulder-length brown-blonde hair was done up in a ponytail, tied off with a light blue ribbon. Her blue eyes had a ring of hazel around her pupils if you looked close enough and were set off by her light- and dark- blue outfit.
:Looking for prospective mates, Tris?: Cyrek interrupted.
:Snooping again, Horse?: I countered. :This is Emyr's new Herald, what do you think of her?:
:Well, from what Em said, she's probably going to shrink away from you, but otherwise, good luck, she's gorgeous.:
:What do you mean 'shrink away from me'?:
:She hasn't had very much contact with the world of boys- like your self- and the few she has had have left her in tears from their jeers, all meant in fun, of course .:
:Of course.: I responded drily.
:See you later, Faysa wants to talk with me.: :Rig-h-t. We both know what that'll turn into!: I was replied with a sending of amusement.
"You were talking to your companion, right?" Cari asked seemingly torn between curiosity and a touch of anxiety.
"Yep. How'd you know? Never mind; it doesn't matter."I told her after seeing her eyes widen with confusion.
Two minutes later, "Hey, Tristian! Wouldn't you say that Haven's better than Cordor?" a voice came from a corner.
"I think they're both good, but White Horse Inn is the best inn in Valdemar!" I laughed. "Okay, you guys, this is Cari, She was chosen by Emyr. Cari- Charly, Veston, and Anzelm. I have to do some research for a project, see you in a bit, Cari." and then left, feeling somewhat guilty from the look of semi-dismay that flashed over Cari's face for a split second.
"So, Cari, Where'd you come from?" Anzelm asked, his grey eyes looking me over as he pushed some long bangs back with a pudgy hand.
"Song Ridge." I replied, wishing Emyr or Chava were here.
:Did some one call? I'm here whenever you need me, Cari, just remember that. Now just relax and enjoy your self.:
:I'll try. You can do whatever you were doing if you want to. I was- was just being selfish, sorry.:
:Girl, being scared and wanting someone with you is not selfish. I need to talk with Jhanoy, I'll get in touch with you in a bit, ok?:
:OK.:
"Isn't that the little village a day and a half east of Cordor?" Charly asked, resting his blonde haired blue eyed head on his hand.
"Yep, sure is. For how small it is, it's pretty nice." Vestor replied. "By the way, call me Tor. 'Vestor's' just- too -too long and weird."
By that time, I had taken Em's advice and relaxed quite a bit while I listened intently to the discussion about some of the new songs, putting in my two cents every now and again.
I had gotten use to getting up with the sun at home, a very useful habit at the Collegium. The typical day went as follows: breakfast, followed by history and an introductory class, a lesson in swords at the salle, leaving me half a candlemark to freshen up before lunch time. Next going to the library to study with my year-group and a lesson in horseback (or should I say Companion) riding (in which Keren has almost taught me all she knows) and then another half candlemark in which I can wash up and get ready for supper. After supper, I spend about two candlemarks just being with Emyr and Tristian, occasionally studying with them if I have a big test coming up. Then it's off to bed. Overall, it's not a bad setup, enough free time to not feel like I'm being over whelmed by schoolwork.