Maybe it was the lack of company for so many years, maybe it was the compassion in this young woman's voice, maybe it was the lack of better judgment, but Todd turned around and started walking back towards his castle. Blair stood there watching him, wondering what she should do next, when she heard him call out.
"Well? Are you coming or what?"
She was glad his back was turned so she didn't see the smile on her face, for she knew that it would put him off, but she couldn't help herself. Even she could recognize this for the giant step for him for what this was, and she hoped that she didn't blow it. Knowing she would have to tread carefully, she quickly found her place beside him and couldn't help but notice that he was actually rather handsome in a primitive way, with his long flowing hair. Maybe not handsome in the traditional sense, but there was definitely something there.
Oh this was ridiculous, she scolded herself. On one hand she had Max Holden, the most eligible bachelor in town wanting her hand in marriage calling after her and now she found herself curious after this..this whatever he was, and she didn't even know his name, if he had one? Max would have her thrown out of town if he knew she was even here, let alone spending time with him. But she didn't really care what Max or anyone thought- this man was lonely, she could sense, and he had a story to be told, and she wanted to hear it.
"Can I ask you a question?" she finally blurted out.
"Can I stop you?"
"No," she laughed.
"What?"
"Do you have a name? Surely you must have one. Everyone has a name."
They arrived at his door, and then he turned to face her. "Why do you want to know?"
"I'm here with you, and I just thought I should know what to call you. I mean I can't go around calling you 'you' can I? that wouldn't be very polite. I'm sure you have a name. I'm good at many things but mind reading isn't one of them."
"It's Todd."
Even he could see her recoil in surprise. "I know, it doesn't seem like a name befitting for a creature such as myself, right? Well, there you go. You asked. I wasn't always like this you know."
"Tell me, what were you like? I'd like to know."
"No!" He shouted as he slammed the door in her face, leaving her alone in her thoughts. She knew that she had crossed a line, but Blair couldn't help herself. There was definitely more to him than what he had been letting on, and she knew that she had to find out what it was. For right now, she knew she had outstayed her welcome. But she would be back, sometime. He would welcome her back. He needed her. Maybe he didn't realize it but he did. She would show him just how much he did.