18 Lillith (1/2)
Jericho logged back into the game to see his sister and Ken continuing to practice dancing. ”Passion is a good thing.”
{You sound like the fire elementals.} Glaw stated unhappily.
Jericho let out a light laugh. {I'm originally human, Glaw, and I am a musician. Like us water elementals, I have seen the value of hard work, time, patience, rest, and skill. But, like the fire elementals I have also seen the value of passion and energy. A human artist needs to understand both. Without passion, there is less energy to create and less motivation. Without time, effort, rest and patience, it becomes much easier to give up and never succeed.}
Glaw calmed down. {You have a point and at least you remember that you are a water elemental too.}
{How could I forget? My favorite non-music ability comes from that fact!}
{True. Speaking of water elemental abilities, when are you going to keep training them?}
{Probably in a few days; Princess will spend more time away again and I will have a lot of time to myself. I do want to practice the effects of Mutable body and my music some more.}
{I understand. Though I am not sure how it would work with your human form.}
{I guess we will find out later.}
”Brother! We are leaving you in the dust, hurry up!” Princess shouted.
Jericho looked up to see the two 12 year olds in the distance. ”Coming!” He shouted and ran forward. {It looks like we will have to continue our talk later.}
{Of course,} the elemental replied.
The three people continued their journey under the towering canopy to the wood elf village.
A small crowd of people were gathered at the gate of the walls made of overgrowth. ”You are not permitted entry. Persistence will not change that!” The guard shouted angrily at the adventurer's trying to shove their way in.
”Then how do we gain entry?” The adventurer shouted back.
”I already told you, if you must ask that, then you are already not welcome!”
Ken sighed. ”Same as always; even I was never fortunate enough to be allowed entry.”
Jericho shook his head. ”It's too crowded here. Let's walk around the village gate.”
”You aren't the only one to have thought that type of solution Jericho.” Ken hastily replied.
The bard smiled. ”Even if it is only the outside, it would be nice to admire the place. It may even give me inspiration for a new composition. Besides, it doesn't look like we will be invited in anytime soon.”
”Yeah, Ken. You can practice more with me as we walk around!” Princess chimed in.
The young man laughed. ”Sure. I was hoping to help you get some levels, but I'm okay to practice dancing so we can perform together in the future.”
Trees and bushes of all sorts surrounded the unnatural natural barrier. As the three of them rounded a corner, they noticed a small patch of flowers that seemed to be lined up in a beautiful array.
Princess looked happily at the many types and colors. ”It's so pretty!” She moved forward to pick some.
”Princess, stop.” Jericho voiced.
”What's wrong brother?” She inquired.
”These flowers are growing in patterns. They were probably planted by someone.”
”Oh, you're right! I didn't notice it before. How did they get the flowers to weave into a knot shape like that?” She admired the symbol created by the flowers.
Ken noticed the faint sounds of light footfall. He turned to see a young female elf.
”Because that is one of my favorite designs! The eternal knot is beautiful!” The young elf exclaimed happily. ”Thank you, tall human, for reminding the grey elf not to pick my flowers!”
Jericho gave a light nod to the child.
Princess, the 'grey elf' in question, turned to face the small girl. ”I'm sorry for almost ruining your flower bed.” She gave a light bow as she apologized. ”I was so distracted with how beautiful they all were, I carelessly didn't pay attention. Please forgive me.”
The little elf was shocked. ”A grey elf apologizing to a wood elf? It is almost too unreal to believe! You seem really nice. I'll forgive you.”
”Grey elf?” Princess asked.
”Don't you know what you are?” The girl was curious.