New Arrival

"He's just Mr. protective over here." Althaia rolled her eyes at Tartarus. "Or maybe he's just jealous." Chuckling, she winked at Taiyou as she ran her hands over the horse beside her, petting him gently. "Do you have a Pegasus yet?" She asked curiously as she watched him.

"I guess. I don't think he likes me very much though." Taiyou thought about the winged horse that stood in the stables.

Althaia shrugged slightly as she watched him. "Well, anyway.. We could still do something if you like." She smiled slightly at him.

Taiyou smiled. "Sure. You wanna try some trick shots at the archery range?"

"Sure. Works for me," Althaia replied softly to him.

Taiyou smiled. He couldn't be certain, but it seemed like she was just as interested in him as he was in her. They walked back over to the archery range and Taiyou picked up a bow. "Ladies first." he said, gesturing down range.

Althaia pulled out her bow, closed her eyes, and took aim. Even with her eyes closed, she could almost see where the arrow would hit. She hit the target dead on, right where she'd been aiming for. Sometimes, she even managed to impress herself. Shrugging slightly, she stood back and let loose a few more arrows. "Now if only I could put my skills to some real use," she chuckled softly.

Taiyou picked up an arrow and starred into Althaia's eyes the whole time. He drew on the bow, and let the arrow loose. It sail through the air, hitting the next target in the same spot. "I think archery is the ultimate skill required for any survival situation."

Althaia laughed softly and nodded, "It's not a bad skill to have, that's for sure. But I've never even been able to leave the camp or anything yet." She shrugged slightly, wishing she could get a quest to go on soon.

Taiyou looked down at his feet, "The outside world is not that great." he began to scratch the back of his head.

Althaia sighed and shrugged, "Try being stuck here your entire life. All this training, and for what? I never really get to leave the camp. I grew up here and it's my home, but.. Still, you know?"

"I guess." Taiyou was starting feel uncomfortable, so he over-drew on a second arrow and split his first arrow to the tip. "I think I'll just wander around for a bit. I had fun. Thank you for showing me around." Taiyou put his bow down and started to walk away.

"You're going already?" Althaia asked as he started to walk away. She couldn't stop him, but.. She felt bad, like she had upset him. Sighing, she shrugged. "I'm sorry for whatever it was that I said." She muttered loudly enough so she was sure he would hear.

Taiyou waved a hand, "It's not your fault." He continued to walk away from the archery range.

Althaia walked over and hugged him before pulling away. "Sorry.. I don't like seeing people upset." She began to turn away slowly.

"I'll be fine." Taiyou said in a gruff voice. "I just, need to be alone for a while." Taiyou ran off into the trees.

Althaia frowned as she watched him, wanting to follow. But she didn't want to bother him. She just hoped he would be okay.