Spring had finally taken its hold over the Lightning Country. The Ryuu farmstead looked nothing like the cold, silent property it had been throughout most of winter. Pale green shoots pushed confidently through dark soil and rows of freshly turned earth lined the fields in patient symmetry. Plum and pear trees along the edge of the property had begun to blossom and their petals drifted lazily with a mild breeze. In the distance, farmhands and villagers moved methodically between furrows starting the yearly process of sowing the land.
Nozomi sat on the low wooden fence that bordered a smaller plot. It was her father’s land, a modest cottage with pale siding and a stone chimney which stood behind her. The barn beside it bore years of weather yet it stood sturdy and reliable. The wood beams had been repaired by careful hands over time and the entire place carried an honesty that she found grounding.
Over the past few years, it had become home.
Her boots rested lightly against the fence rail as she watched petals drift past. She wore simple training attire consisting of dark trousers and a fitted top with sleeves rolled just high enough to free her wrists. No clay satchels hung from her hips today, no tools, and no preparations hidden beneath the earth. Instead, her hands rested loosely on her knees, relaxed and idle.
The invitation sent to Ruri only contained five simple words with no objective or clear explanation:
Ryuu Farmstead. Morning. Come alone.
So, she would wait for the girl to arrive, and then explain what she had in mind for the day. After all, Ruri had already completed so much, Nozomi was curious exactly how she may challenge the girl any farther. That was until a bright idea filled her mind and spurred her to create the note which had already been sent.
For now, there was nothing else to do but enjoy the peaceful morning breeze and the warmth of the suns radiance.
[WC: 332, Class: 1/5, Total WC: 332/1,000]
Nozomi sat on the low wooden fence that bordered a smaller plot. It was her father’s land, a modest cottage with pale siding and a stone chimney which stood behind her. The barn beside it bore years of weather yet it stood sturdy and reliable. The wood beams had been repaired by careful hands over time and the entire place carried an honesty that she found grounding.
Over the past few years, it had become home.
Her boots rested lightly against the fence rail as she watched petals drift past. She wore simple training attire consisting of dark trousers and a fitted top with sleeves rolled just high enough to free her wrists. No clay satchels hung from her hips today, no tools, and no preparations hidden beneath the earth. Instead, her hands rested loosely on her knees, relaxed and idle.
The invitation sent to Ruri only contained five simple words with no objective or clear explanation:
Ryuu Farmstead. Morning. Come alone.
So, she would wait for the girl to arrive, and then explain what she had in mind for the day. After all, Ruri had already completed so much, Nozomi was curious exactly how she may challenge the girl any farther. That was until a bright idea filled her mind and spurred her to create the note which had already been sent.
For now, there was nothing else to do but enjoy the peaceful morning breeze and the warmth of the suns radiance.
[WC: 332, Class: 1/5, Total WC: 332/1,000]