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It was coming to the end of a long tiring day. He had helped a neighbor of his with some cutting some wood down, the older taur wasn't as strong as he used to be, and Naum out of the goodness of his heart went over often to lend a hand with things that couldn't be done by the other. After many hours of what felt like back breaking word, Naum was on the road home, an ache in his shoulders, but contentment in his heart. He had just reached into the pack hanging from his shoulder to pull out something to snack on during the walk back home when a young one came dashing closer, and he side stepped a little, only to have her look up at him with wide, pleading eyes and say how hungry she was.

Without thought, he handed over the food he himself had been about to eat and watched her run off. Naum gave a rueful smile as his belly rumbled but he ignored it and continued on. He was something of a push over when it came to helping others hating to say no. He spotted some fruit clinging to a tree and with a smile grabbed it and bit into it with a content hum. This would hold him over till he got home.

Naum's mouth was quite busy assaulting the bit of fruit he'd plucked from the tree branch when he was addressed, and he half turned, juice dripping from his chin which he quickly wiped away as he finished chewing the bite he'd taken a curious look given to Charlemagne as he approached.

Though he couldn't help a slightly embarrassed flush to cross his face a moment as he cleared his throat. "It was no big deal. The child needed it more than I did to be truthful." His free hand rubbed the back of his neck with a rueful smile on his face. Though the offer of a warm drink on such a chilly early evening did sound delightful.

"A warm drink you say? I wouldn't be against one to fortify myself for the rest of my trip home." it had been a long day full of work and now that he was more idle he was feeling the n** in the air a little more than he was before.

Naum was oblivious to the thoughts running around in Charlemagne's head and if he'd known he'd have been on his merry way! Instead he was being swayed by the others complimentary words on the simple act he'd done. "Name's Naum." he smiled at the other as he spoke.

He'd met one or two Cattaur to do a little trading, but never to have much of anything else to do with them. So it was with wide eyes he watched the magic within. He was always awe struck by magic ever since he'd been a child. So this was a feast for his eyes!

At the request for a fire there was a nod of his head and he moved to gather some rocks to make a fire. "I can do that no trouble." and it wasn't...well okay a little. He was already worn out and so gathering rocks for the fire ring...and then some wood which he stacked carefully wore on him more. Finally he knelt and saw to getting the fire started. Once it started to crackle he held his hands out to it. That was nice!

Naum's gaze kept drifting a little towards Charlemagne as he worked his magic, feeling as entranced by it now as an adult as he had as a child. It was amusing how somethings apparently didn't change with time.

"Nice to meet you Charlemagne." it certainly was! Naum was the sort that enjoyed meeting new individuals, especially interesting ones like the Cattaur here!

"My pleasure to get the fire going. As for me, well I was helping an older centaur up the road bring in firewood and doing other chores since he isn't able to easily anymore." just further proof this one would go out of his way to help others. There was a shake of his head and a smile. "Mmm no. No one waiting on me. My best friend has been off on a hunting spree, she's the only one who'd wonder where I was if she came by. Otherwise it's just me. What about you? Looks like you spend all your time traveling, surely you have people that miss you while you're on the road." Naum warmed himself beside the fire, enjoying the heat and clueless to any sinister plots being brewed.