Hey all! Yes, I am updating once more! When I get an idea, I run with it. I have never really written a story before, but I thought I'd give it a shot… and now I'm obsessed.
Thanks to Dalikins for her insightful reminder of Gr. 9 English…
And to WildPixieChild, Apiegirland Glaze (once again YAY!).
Varien's POV
Arya and I left the dining room arm in arm. I was glad that I was getting a tour of the palace, and even gladder that she was the guide. I found myself drawn to her, and I figured that with some positive encouragement, she would be able to loose her outwardly shy nature. In an attempt to make light conversation I asked:
"Where to first Arya?"
"I thought that you might like to start at the library. If you have anywhere in particular you'd like to see just let me know." She looked up at me, and then quickly turned her head. Wow, this was going to take some work. I wasn't sure how to prove that I meant her no harm. In hindsight, I can see why she would have been angry with me, and frankly I didn't blame her.
"The library would be great Arya, do you enjoy reading?" I prompted. My assumption was on target.
"Oh yes. My favorites have to be adventures, however a little light romance is fine to. Give me a swashbuckling tale about pirates any day and I'd be content." She replied excitedly.
"Tell me, have you read "The Pirates of the Azure Sea?" I referred to one of my favorite books of all time, hoping she would have read it.
"Yes! That has to be my favorite book ever written!" She answered. Eureka! I had found common ground! We began discussing the characters and examining the book in detail, until we disagreed over an occurrence in the plot.
As we entered the library Arya immediately rushed to where I supposed the book was kept in order to prove her point. I scanned my surroundings and was amazed at the large number of shelves, loaded with books of every type. Wondering where Arya had gone, I followed her path behind one of the shelves, where she was deep in conversation with a man.
Upon closer scrutiny of him, I clenched my fists in anger and narrowed my eyes. Of all places he had to be here? Now? Blast it all!
Sorry for the shortness of the chapter, I'll post another later today but I had to leave it where it was for the time being. /laughs evilly/ Please R&R