Snippet #1295635

Sae didn't waste time getting as deep into the city as she could; she moved with speed that could be considered dangerous in some ways, simply due to the severely crowded streets. The crowds, something she always found entertaining. It was amazing how there could be so many people in a shopping districts and the vast majority of the shops never get visited. Mainly because the majority of the people here were far to poor to actually buy anything. As was evident due to the fact many of them were terribly dressed, barely covered actually, and even more looked as though they hadn't eaten in months; which was probably the case.

This girl however was on a mission, there was a place just at the border between districts that no one ever seemed to visit, well aside from her and one 'other'. However, she had to make a stop first. Specifically at a butcher's shop. The one she always stopped at was one that never got alot of business; after all she felt it was her duty to support those who truly needed it. It was run by a rather large family and she was greeted with the utmost warmth. "Ms. Cruor, it is certainly good to see you again today," an older man behind the counter said as he turned around and immediately recognized the white hair.

"Thanks, but how many times do I have to tell you to call me Sae," her nose flared and scrunched, "I can't stand the name Cruor, something about makes me cringe."

"So sorry ma'am."

She couldn't really help her laughter so she attempted to speak between chuckles, "I wasn't critisizing you, I would never do that.."

"Of course, your usually I take it?" Sae simply nodded still trying to catch her breath, "One large rib of swine, just for you."

"No, not really for me." Sae reached to her leather bag of gold coins and paid the man what she was due, plus a little extra just as she always did. After which, she exited with a smile and a very heavy bag. Continuing on her way she once more began her process of swaying back and forth inbetween people and on the rare occasion fae. The process had become harder, however due to all the experience she possessed in this field of 'work' she had become very good at this. Finally, after what one could argue as an hour, she came to the opening she was looking for. She believed with all her heart it was among the prettiest places within the whole city and what was even better was that it was as if no one acknowledged its existance and thus was always empty.

Well almost empty.

Within this little opening was a small river, more likely a stream than river, that was kept in check by a stone wall. There was also a rather large and very old oak tree that laid in the small open field. Sae could remember when it stood tall and proud, but age finally got the best of it and it came to the point that it could not withstands the winds of a severe storm. One good thing came from its death however, a family of dogs. The whole reason for her daily journey here and the reason for the raw ribs. "Yoohoo, doggies! I brought lunch, dinner, and breakfast." Almost imediately three dogs came running out from the rotted out trunk of the tree. Two were smaller dogs but the third one was about as tall as her thighs. Laying out the meat the literally began to devour the meat bone and all.

Sae watched with a pleased smile on her face as she watched her friends eat. She had named the little one with a freckled nose Nori, the large black one Saki, and the little brown one Tonny. Apparently she had a thing for names that ended with an 'ee' sound.

However there would be one not so pleased with such a scene, not necessarily because he disliked dogs but mainly because he had been sleeping in the shade of the fallen tree. This little thing had woken up and he was certainly even more displeased to see the young lady seemed to appear to be of fae descent. Onemi despised fae. His name illustrated this, eighty-nine i will kill. Sitting up from behind the tree his dark clothing, dark hair, and dark face paint gave a stark contrast to his gleaming blue eyes. A smile, a devious one at that, struck his face but quickly turned charming; would hate to scare away ones prey. "Excuse me young lady," Sae shot up and her strangely beautiful grey eyes met his gorgeous blue ones and a breath of shock escaped her lips. Blue eyes was not a common accurrance in the city and most of the few that had them had grown dim but these, these were enchanting. They almost seemed to glow.

"Eh, y-yes." Her eyes finally refocused on all of the man and she returned his charming smile with one of her own; another thing she was taught, "How can I help you?"

Onemi smile faded slightly and he spoke, "I don't really need help per say, I was just wondering if you would join me for a game of 21."

"21?"

"Yes it's a card game."

"A gambling game, no doubt."

"Yes."

"Sure, I should be allowed to try my hand on some occasions." Sae walked over to the man, whom had readjusted himself on the grass and in front of the tree, and took a seat herself while he shuffled.