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 Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2022 12:48 pm
[Taliessin 1 ]
Surely this couldn’t be that bad? Taliessin was taking time away from her art and decided to join in the annual harvest. She had seen it happen from afar and was hopeful she might find something to do to help. Surely, they could use help without her getting too dirty in the process…right?
Upon seeing the steadily growing crowd, Taliessin rushed over with a bit of a bounce in her step. Maybe she could find a handsome stranger who she could joke around with as they worked. It was always fun to meet someone new.
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 11:58 am
[ Daspien 1 ]
It was strange being away from Yael, though occasionally he would find himself making the trip for a few days. He was lost, wayward, and struggling to find his purpose. For now, he focused on a task, and was swept into the crowd of eager harvesters waiting to get a new assignment. Being a steward on a merchant ship meant this was a routine he was familiar with, and so he accepted the business easily.
Until he stumbled into a petite woman also in the crowd.
"Oh, apologies." he replied gruffly, before straightening up as he noticed she was a cute hybrid not unlike him.
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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:47 am
[ Taliessin 2 ]
Taliessin was familiar with being bumped around, though typically she found herself able to dance and shift through crowds like water. Yet her distraction today meant she lost focus and was knocked right into a muscular man. Gasping a moment, she stepped back before blinking up at him in surprise.
"Oh. No worries. None at all." She reassured with a smile, looking over his unique features with a grin.
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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:01 am
[ Daspien 2 ]
He smiled in response to her own smile, taking his moment to examine her dainty form. She was part Yaeli, though her shifter coloring was unique in a way he could appreciate. It was always strange encountering a Yaeli hybrid as they were still quite rare, at least those of their age.
"It's quite busy here today."
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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:01 am
[ Taliessin 3 ]
His flat reply left her with a raised brow and a tilted head, before she covered her smile and laugh with her hand. Taking a breath, she lowered it and nodded.
"It's harvest time, and with this village everyone comes out to help bring in the catch."
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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:14 am
[ Daspien 3 ]
Of course, the fishermen were at the peak of the season meaning they had a lot of fish to bring break and prep for the dry portion. He recalled the other sailors commenting on the migration of fish on his way over to Matori, and remembered seeing them rushing around in the villages as he traveled through Matori.
"What an exciting time to travel through." He commended with a smile.
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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:58 am
[ Taliessin 4 ]
Well good thing this guy was good to look at, because he seemed awkward and distracted. Letting out a long sigh, she pushed back her hair from her face and nodded to where a group was collecting the fish.
"Care to join in? It's an all hands thing here, and you might be able to get a free meal and place to stay out of it if you're lucky."
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Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 7:04 am
[ Daspien 4 ]
Now that was a logical reasoning, and he quickly agreed with a nod and a smile.
"Sure, but only if you show me the way. I mostly helped transport goods at sea...I've not really participated on what happens after they arrive to shore."
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Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 7:06 am
[ Taliessin 5 ]
Now there was a means to continue the conversation, and he was a sailor to boot. It made a little bit of sense considering his outfit.
"I don't mind. I'm Taliessin by the way. Welcome to our little village away from the sea. Usually we just need to get the fish to the fishmongers, who will trim them up and prepare them to be smoked, chilled, whatever needs to be done."
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Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 7:14 am
[ Daspien 5 ]
"Nice to meet you, Taliessin. The name is Daspien." He followed her along as directed, the process quite familiar in grabbing and transporting the crates full of fish. It was interesting to see that most of the fishermen were locals, their ships small and worn. Clearly this village didn't have as much access to the larger supplies of the main dock hubs he was used to.
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Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2024 5:36 am
[ Taliessin 6 ]
As they worked, Taliessin took advantage of the visitor and was more of a manager than anything. But she did help from time to time, and used her charm to ensure they quickly got what they needed and where it needed to go.
After about an hour, the rush seemed to slow down, and she pulled Daspien to the side with a smile.
"I think that should be good. You caught some attention from all the help, so mission successful!"
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Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2024 5:40 am
[ Daspien 6 ]
It was a bit of work, but nothing too stressful. He actually enjoyed the busy work, and he saw how much the locals appreciate it. As they wrapped up, he brushed his bangs to the side realizing he had a bit of sweat. A nice workout indeed.
"Mission successful." He responded with a grin, "Thank you so much for your help, Tali."
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Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2024 6:02 am
[ Taliessin 7 ]
"You're welcome. Let me show you to where the inn is."
She was happy to have had the help, even if it was mostly just eye candy. Daspien was interesting, but not quite the person she was hoping to spend too much time with in the future. Thankfully he was just passing through.
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Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2024 6:03 am
[ Daspien 7 ]
He had a feeling she was a bit cold to anything beyond casual interaction, and that was alright. Daspien wasn't one to chase shoreleave romances. In fact, this interaction did just what he needed - gave him something to do and a warm meal and bed for him to stay.
"Maybe we'll cross paths again. Have a good one, Taliessin."
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