Andenomaya (AutumnRaven & Taiylor)

[Taiylor Wallace]

Fergus looked at the paper and sighed, "Bloody glad I never quit making these damned things... ought to have them all done in two weeks, only about twenty-five to go..." He ran a hand back through his short tiger mane, and smiled kindly to Heather. His single eye was alight with gentleness and affection. He'd only met her once, but found her endearing beyond reason. "So, after ya came for that last bow, I been thinkin' about it... That was just a simple thing, lass, standard bow, it was. I made ya somethin' better." He set aside his hammer and went into his back storeroom. Within the minute, he emerged with an unstrung, beautiful bow with immaculate etching, a leather-wrapped handhold, a solid arrow notch, and an attached, handspun string. Over his shoulder was a leather quiver, decorated with a Guardian crest and full of arrows fletched in white so they could be discerned from the Guardians' usual red arrows. "Try this, ey?"

[AutumnRaven]

Heather smiled sympathetically at the task ahead of Fergus, Grateful that she didn't have to work with hot metal all day with a fur Coat. It made her wonder how he put up with that. But her thoughts were quickly swept aside as he mentioned that he had made something specifically for her. Her mouth dropped open. "You didn't have to do th-..." But her voice trailed off at the site of the beautiful weapon in the Tiger's hands She gasped And automatically held out her hands to accept the bow and Sheath Of arrows, running her fingers over the silky metal. "Oh, Fergus... It's beautiful. Thank you so much!" Her dark brown eyes lifted to smile at the blacksmith.

[Taiylor Wallace]

"I want ya to have somethin' that'll keep ya safe, not snap in the middle of battle. We might not've known each other real long, and we might not know each other real well, but yer a lovely girl, Miss Simply, and I'll be damned if I don't do my best to protect ya."

[AutumnRaven]

How was it that she seem to have this sort of effect on these people? Heather found herself slightly overwhelmed by the idea that an entire nation would probably back her up, just because she was herself. Head ducking down, She stepped forward and gave the tiger a spontaneous hug. "I will use it proudly." She said firmly Before taking her leave of the blacksmith.

With the comforting weight Of the arrows on her back and the bow Firmly in her hand, one arm wrapped around the journal, she quickly made her way back up to the balcony where she had last seen Mayan, Ready to report to him about what had happened.

[Taiylor Wallace]

When Heather returned to the balcony, she found not Mian, but young Lord Leo, who she'd not seen since he'd lost his eye in the battle against the pirates in the harbor. At his side was also the Guardian Major, Jesse. Leo stood straight and tall, his fingers tracing the intricate chiseling on the stone rail. He was a handsome, lean, and tall youth only a bit older than Heather, and his fur, being a bright white, was a great contrast to his black-furred father. He turned as he heard her approach, his single blue eye focusing on her. He smiled gently, "Good day, Miss Simply."

[AutumnRaven]

Coming up short, Heather took a moment to catch her breath Before remembering to offer a small curtsy For the werewolf. Tacking on a smile for good measure, She found herself slightly unbalanced by the brilliant blue Of the single eye Gazing at her, the feeling of being looked through prominent. Automatically, she blurted out what she had initially intended to dsay. "I just got done asking the blacksmith to make several sets of armor. Your father asked me to do so." She wondered if he had any knowledge of what was going on in the first place, the book in the crook of her arm heavy against her chest.

[Taiylor Wallace]

Leo smiled, "Well done, then." He glanced at the book, then back to her, "So you are the one in training with Charon Emery? Fine man. I imagine he's worn you out already."