An Afternoon Walk (Finished)

[Nylan]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style,width:410px;background-image:url(http://i53.tinypic.com/wl23uo.gif);-webkit-border-radius:150 0 50 0px;-moz-border-radius: 150 0 50 0px;border-left: 5px double #FFF; border-top: 5px double #FFF; border-bottom: 5px solid #FFF; border-right: 5px solid #FFF;] Nylan Fearon you're always hiding behind your so called goddess. so what? you don't think that we can see your face? resurrected back before the final falling...i'll never rest until i can make my own way, i'm not afraid of fading. i stand alone, feeling your sting down inside me. i'm not dying for it. Despite what Nestor said, she only shook her head in disagreement. Perhaps that the nature of advanced intelligence, to envy the life they didn’t have, despite the glories of what they did. While he did not speak his thoughts on how his life had already passed, and he had been quite simple, she would disagree. It was times like these that she wanted to take one such as him with her; despite what he may think, his abilities and knowledge could prove priceless in the future. The female took another bite and wiped her mouth. “And with these glories come heartaches.” She couldn’t help herself at this point. He spoke as though he regretted everything in his life, the simplicity and sheer peacefulness. It was what she admired, even though he lacked a lover and family. Add that, and her life would have been complete. Instead, her decisions cost her everything, and now her regret could possibly be equal to his, if not greater. How could she not share that with someone, with the hopes of changing his mind? Perhaps, with nothing to lose, it was his time to set out and become great. “Had I of chosen a different path in life, a simpler one like yours, my mother would still be here.” She paused, reaching down into her shorts under her one piece battle garment, Pulling forth a small picture, she traced her fingers over it. “And my daughter, Madeline, would not be gone. I envy what you have, and if you have no family or loved ones, then you can always join me.”

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[adela]

"It's never too late. If you truly wish to follow your dreams then you should do it. You still have the rest of your life ahead of you." She went quiet as Nylan began to speak and the color seemed to drain from her face as she spoke of the loss that she had suffered.

Adela looked away from her companions and took another nibble on the fruit. She looked back over to them a few seconds later with a solemn expression on her face. "I'm sorry for your loss." She wondered what it might be like to have lofty dreams and goals. Adela had never allowed herself such things, she had been bound by responsibility for so long that she had never bothered.

[nestor]

Nestor was saddened by Nylan's story. The smile faded from his face as he listened. When she reached for the picture, he couldn't help but try to catch a glimpse of the beautiful warrior. He had his regrets, like never really knowing the caress of a woman, but that was a dream he had given up on a long time ago. But somehow, hearing her story of heartache and loneliness almost seemed to renew that vigor in him in a way he hadn't felt for a long time.

"Hmm, a truly sad story indeed. While the ending is truly tragic, you also have all the good you shared with them. I was never close with my parents, and while I was away they succumbed to the passage of time. I never had any other family."

His smile began to creep back onto his face as the story faded. "I guess I will join you hmm?" He took another few nibbles of meat, trying to enjoy his meal. It was good meat.

[Nylan]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style,width:410px;background-image:url(http://i53.tinypic.com/wl23uo.gif);-webkit-border-radius:150 0 50 0px;-moz-border-radius: 150 0 50 0px;border-left: 5px double #FFF; border-top: 5px double #FFF; border-bottom: 5px solid #FFF; border-right: 5px solid #FFF;] Nylan Fearon you're always hiding behind your so called goddess. so what? you don't think that we can see your face? resurrected back before the final falling...i'll never rest until i can make my own way, i'm not afraid of fading. i stand alone, feeling your sting down inside me. i'm not dying for it. She didn’t reply to his input; what could she say? She didn’t fully disagree with him, and she could see that each of their different lives had led to different experiences and perspectives, neither one of them right or wrong. Even so, that was hardly the subject of the matter, it was simply a conversation between three people about their lives. “Its been awhile. I’ve gotten as over it as I ever will.” When Nestor appeared to take her offer, she smiled. “My profits would be split half-and-half. Your knowledge would be useful.” She finished her piece of meat and moved onto to another, taking a big bite and smirking. “What about you Adela? What do you plan on doing?” She still wasn’t sure if Nestor was serious, which she would enjoy, or simply playing with her. He was…rather hard to read, for her at least.

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[adela]

Adela gave a small smile as Nylan assured that she was alright. As she listened to Nestor speak about the distance from his family she could only nod. "I never knew my family. My mother died when I was born and my father....I do not know."

She looked down toward the cloth before looking back up to Nylan when she was asked about her plans. "I do not yet know. I have given it some thought but do not know for certain. I may try to find someone new to care for or I may...do something..." She shrugged her shoulders and let out a sigh. Adela was completely clueless.

[nestor]

Before Nestor responded to Nylan's offer, he turned to Adela and smiled brighter. "You have time. You'll find yourself in time, but you must be patient." He took slightly larger chunk of meat off and chewed it thoroughly. When he swallowed, he turned back to Nylan.

"I would love to travel around with you, supplying you with worthwhile information, but I could not. I'm too old to go traveling the world. That time passed a long time ago. But feel free to visit me any time for advice. No charge, I have little use for rupees now." He did want to travel with her, but he just felt like he had no gas left in the tank.

[Nylan]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style,width:410px;background-image:url(http://i53.tinypic.com/wl23uo.gif);-webkit-border-radius:150 0 50 0px;-moz-border-radius: 150 0 50 0px;border-left: 5px double #FFF; border-top: 5px double #FFF; border-bottom: 5px solid #FFF; border-right: 5px solid #FFF;] Nylan Fearon you're always hiding behind your so called goddess. so what? you don't think that we can see your face? resurrected back before the final falling...i'll never rest until i can make my own way, i'm not afraid of fading. i stand alone, feeling your sting down inside me. i'm not dying for it. “Well, sometime your coming with me. An adventure will rise, and you’ll come.” Nylan winked, leaning forth and grabbing an apple. Taking a bite, she stood up, reaching around and grabbing her blade. Peering over to the large lake, she felt the heat on her neck and realized how hot it was today. Perhaps a swim would be slightly nice; she grew tired of reminiscing, and breaking this dramatic session seemed most appeasing for her. “Swim?” She asked, looking to Nestor and Adela. She knew she had only a sports bra and her shorts underneath the battle garment, so that would have to do. A memory returned to her as she asked, one of happiness. She took Madeline out here to swim once, and a Zora child had come out and played with Madeline. Madeline always said she wanted to be a Zora when she grew up; she was merely a child then, though, obviously not understanding the impossibility of her wish. It was cute though, and it warmed her heart to think of her daughters perfection.

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[adela]

She nodded in agreement with Nestor's words. "I know. To this point I have been taking my time." Adela listened to what Nestor had to say for Nylan's offer and wasn't surprised. He was an older turtle and would likely not be able to keep up with her.

Adela thought on the idea of swimming for a few seconds. "I can go in a little, but I cannot swim so I must stick to the shallows. You two can go ahead though, I need to clean up here."

[nestor]

Nestor didn't respond to Nylan's suggestion, or to Adela's comment about taking her time. At least not yet. Instead he simply scooped up the remaining meat and bread in his mouth and chewed as he made his way toward the water. For all the little nibbles he took, his mouth was quite large.

Once he reached the water and swallowed his food, he looked over to Nylan with that typical smile of his. Oh, I doubt these old legs would be able to keep up with your mercenary work. Unless of course your desire to travel with me is great enough that you would slow down hmm?" He raised an eyebrow at her before making his way into the water, slowly wading around, carefree as he always was.

[Nylan]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style,width:410px;background-image:url(http://i53.tinypic.com/wl23uo.gif);-webkit-border-radius:150 0 50 0px;-moz-border-radius: 150 0 50 0px;border-left: 5px double #FFF; border-top: 5px double #FFF; border-bottom: 5px solid #FFF; border-right: 5px solid #FFF;] Nylan Fearon you're always hiding behind your so called goddess. so what? you don't think that we can see your face? resurrected back before the final falling...i'll never rest until i can make my own way, i'm not afraid of fading. i stand alone, feeling your sting down inside me. i'm not dying for it. As Nestor moved into the water slowly, Nylan looked to Adela. “Well, when you’re done come in. You’ll be fine.” Sometimes Nylan didn’t realize how hardened she had become since her daughter died. She wasn’t manly, but she wasn’t the most feminine woman out there. She still enjoyed being pretty, of course. Looking back to Nestor, she let a soft smile, and reached up to her neck, unclipping the battle garment and undoing the buckles around her chest and legs. Sliding it over her head, she revealed her body in a pair of soft shorts and a clean sport bra. Removing her boots, she slowly moved into the water behind Nestor, feeling the cold rush of the water as it surrounded her and pulled her in. Diving into the water, she quickly came back up and wiped her eyes. “Ah, kind of cold.” She muttered, gritting her teeth together with a smile. It was relaxing, the water.

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[adela]

Adela got up and moved a foot or two back before starting to fold up the cloth, pulling it toward her with each fold. As she got to a piece of meat she would wrap it back up before placing it in the pack. The fruits and vegetables were placed in the pack on their own.

Once she was done, she shoved the blanket into the satchel and removed her outer dress to reveal undergarments that made it seem as though she had been expecting to swim at some point in the day.

Adela made her way to the side of the water and got in up to her knees. Goosebumps broke out over her legs and she let out a nervous laugh. "It really is cold"

[nestor]

Nestor didn't seem to mind the cold. Maybe it was an immunity, maybe he was just used to it. He was content swimming with two ladies in undergarments, although he wouldn't show. Or at he would try not to. His eyes kept shifting between the two and his smile began to slowly brighten. Normally his travelers were male, or male accompaniments.

"The temperature is nice." He began to slowly swim around, dipping under and coming back up, attempting to hide any reactions that would indicate he was staring or interested in watching scantily-clad women swim around his beloved lake.

[Nylan]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style,width:410px;background-image:url(http://i53.tinypic.com/wl23uo.gif);-webkit-border-radius:150 0 50 0px;-moz-border-radius: 150 0 50 0px;border-left: 5px double #FFF; border-top: 5px double #FFF; border-bottom: 5px solid #FFF; border-right: 5px solid #FFF;] Nylan Fearon you're always hiding behind your so called goddess. so what? you don't think that we can see your face? resurrected back before the final falling...i'll never rest until i can make my own way, i'm not afraid of fading. i stand alone, feeling your sting down inside me. i'm not dying for it. Nylan didn’t pick up on Nestor’s perverted actions, but if she did she would have done literally nothing. He was an old man, let him enjoy it. Waving her arms through the water, she stayed with Adela in the shallower areas. She didn’t want to go deep anyhow. Nodding to Adela, she couldn’t help but ask what some consider a very inappropriate question. “Adela, Nestor, how old are you two exactly?” Nylan herself never cared about age. She was better looking than most of those younger girls running around nowadays anyhow, so why would she give a care?

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[adela]

Adela slowly sunk into the water, folding her wings as tightly as she could against her back. Once she was in up to her chest she stopped, not wanting to go in too far and end up over her head. It was not as though she couldn't just teleport out of the water, but the thought of going under still frightened her.

"I'm nineteen. Just had my birthday not long ago." She pulled her hair back out of her face and silently cursed herself for forgetting to grab a ribbon to hold it back with.

[nestor]

Nestor continued to dip in and out of water, allowing himself to feel the warm air and cool water. Eventually he stopped not far from where Adela and Nylan had stopped. Apparently they weren't into getting past the shallows. It mattered not to him, so long as they were still in view.

When it came to the question, he wasn't entirely sure. He had lost track years ago. "Age, age, hmm, for the life of me I cannot seem to remember. Oh well, age doesn't really matter. Some can go full strength their whole lives and some are broken and beaten by age 30. However, I am older than you, of this I am certain. And time has been a cruel mistress to me." He swam over close to Adela and shapeshifted into his humanoid form, his trunks the only thing on his body today.

"I think the water is exceptionally comfortable today. I guess I'm just so used to it after all these years." He gave a heavy sigh as be began to reminisce about days past. "Ahh, I remember when the old hermit and I would race these waters every day. Endurance training he called it. I called it torture back then, but it all turned out well." He shook his head and smiled again. "Sorry, didn't mean to ramble again."

[Nylan]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style,width:410px;background-image:url(http://i53.tinypic.com/wl23uo.gif);-webkit-border-radius:150 0 50 0px;-moz-border-radius: 150 0 50 0px;border-left: 5px double #FFF; border-top: 5px double #FFF; border-bottom: 5px solid #FFF; border-right: 5px solid #FFF;] Nylan Fearon you're always hiding behind your so called goddess. so what? you don't think that we can see your face? resurrected back before the final falling...i'll never rest until i can make my own way, i'm not afraid of fading. i stand alone, feeling your sting down inside me. i'm not dying for it. Nylan nodded and smiled lightly. “I see. I’m in my late twenties.” She moved about, listening to Nestor. He always seemed to have the more interesting stories. This day had become nice, and the swim was pleasant, but she honestly had to be on her way. Moving back to the land, the quick dip was all she really felt like doing. “Adela, Nestor. It seems this is where I part ways from you. I must be one my way, perhaps we will all meet again?” She put her clothing and garments back on, placing the sword over her back.

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[adela]

"I can see how you would be comfortable. I am becoming more used to it even now." She did not want to admit it to either of them but this was her first time actually going swimming. To this point she had never been in anything deeper than a bath tub and it was really quite intimidating.

Her attention turned to Nylan as she began to dress. "Perhaps, hopefully they will be under similar circumstances." She was starting to form an idea of what she might wish to do but she had yet to know just what might be expected of her.

[nestor]

Nestor smiled to Nylan and she prepared to leave.

"Enjoy your trip onward. Please, come back to visit anytime. I'd love to see you again." As Nylan was leaving, he turned his attention to Adela, smile plastered on his face.

"You'll adapt to whatever the lake throws at you, if you come often enough. So tell me, do you plan on returning here hmm?" It had been a long time since he had someone who would come to Lake Hylia often and be able to chat. Anyone who came here often was usually here on business, or a pilgrimage to the shrine, and they didn't chat much.

[adela]

Adela watched as Nylan left and pulled herself most of the way out of the water so that she was sitting in the shallows at the point where the water came almost to the chest with her legs resting along the bottom.

"I do plan to return if I am able. This is a lovely place and I hope to be able to come here." She was unsure how much free time she might have if her ideas came through.

[nestor]

Nestor smiled. "Well that's good. More people used to take their days off around here. Now they don't, be it because of new places or a lack of days off. People need to rest more." He relaxed in the water, slowly floating toward the land, where he would then climb out and rest on the grass again.

"So...what is a former servant doing carrying around a well-crafted longbow, traveling the world alone?"