--- Western Edge ---
Rinn Arniman
Interactions:
@xaltwind Victor & Wilma
Rinn reared back as the child took her second swing, one hand grabbing his precious hat in order to keep it out if her grubby grasp. Her tiny fist sailed harmlessly past and Rinn couldn't stop his face from breaking into a triumphant grin, which only drew a deeper scowl from the girl which the old timer failed to notice, or at least chose to ignore. Stepping fully out of her reach, Rinn dipped hus head into an extravagant bow.
“I am but a humble traveler, Rinn Arniman: bard extraordinaire!” He flashed a brilliant smile as he straightened.
There was a long moment of silence before the girl spoke up again.
“He an idiot, grampy?”The old man chuckled and once again failed to notice the tightening of Rinn’s smile as his eyes flashed a look at the child.
“Now now, Wilma. We mustn’t be rude to a fellow traveler.”“But he said he a ‘bird’. He have no wings… but maybe a beak?”Rinn’s mouth dropped open in horror as one hand instinctively went to his nose but the old man simply laughed merrily again.
“No, dear, he said he’s a BARD. He’s a… musician. Someone who makes people laugh and smile.” His eyes came back up to Rinn who immediately put back on his own award-winning smile.
[color= 6ecff6]“That’s right you…
adorable little child. I tell stories and make music.”[/color] He looked back to the old man. “But your offer of a ride is most appreciated and my legs could certainly use the rest…”
Despite his aching muscles he managed to pull himself up onto the wagon’s seat, the little girl scurrying to her grandfather’s side as he flicked the reigns and they continued their leisurely approach. It wasn’t quite faster than walking but Rinn was grateful all the same.
He’s never been particularly fond of children and something told him this one would do little to change that.
“My name is Victor and this here is Wilma.” Victor said as they rolled along.
“I must say I fear you won’t find many customers, not yet anyway. What brings you all the way out here?”Rinn blinked at the question as if he’d never quite considered the question until just mow.
“I… well…” He cleared his throat and looked away.
“I needed a change of scenery! I figured I’d travel east just to see what I could find…”The old man nodded as he considered this for a moment.
“I don’t suppose you’ve had any dreams about coming all this way?”“Dreams?” Rinn replied in surprise. There
had been dreams. Dreams of longing, dreams of belonging, dreams of some place he didnt known but became intimately familiar with in the strange muddy way dreams left their memories on your waking mind. Before he could answer further, Wilma suddenly sprung to her feat, her tiny finger pointing to the departing airship in the sky.
“Grampy! Look!”Rinn looked up in wonder as it quickly drifted towards the horizon just as the sounds of a number of voices rose from the central square ahead.