@Fraust
Kit smiled softly in return and huddled closer. "I bet there's all sorts of cool things in the human realm. Do you have any pretty flowers that are different than the ones here?"
Kit smiled softly in return and huddled closer. "I bet there's all sorts of cool things in the human realm. Do you have any pretty flowers that are different than the ones here?"
"I think so!" Marin said, nodding. "Lots and lots of pretty flowers. Oh, I know. Why don't I take you to a garden?" The mage smiled gently at the boy in their arms.
"Ooh, yeah!" Kit smiled a bit brighter, seeming to be in better spirits. "I like gardens! Where could we find one?" He asked.
"Well, they usually aren't hard to find if we go to a town," Marin said, "And we might even come across someone who'd let us go to their own private garden." Marin would probably have to pay for it, but that was okay.
"Cool!" Kit sat back a bit and stretched, yawning. "What other cool stuff do you have in the human realm?" He asked curiously, his eyes wide and bright as he looked up at Marin.
"Well," Marin said, thinking. "There are massive libraries, and lots of towns with really interesting people. There are shops that have goods from the other side of the world, even!" They hummed a bit as they thought of what Kit might like.
Kit grinned, nodding along as Marin spoke. "That sounds awesome! I don't really have much money, but I do like to read. I wonder if they have any books in the fae tongue…?" He hummed thoughtfully to himself.
"Well, if the library is big enough, it might have a few," Marin said, smiling some. "And I could pay for things, I have the money." They let out a small hum, rubbing Kit's back.
"Mmm… how do you get money in the human realm?" He asked curiously. "My parents said it's really important there."
"Well, you've got to do work," Marin explained. "When ever I run out of money, I'll stop in a town and get a few odd jobs until I have enough."
Kit nodded a bit. "I don't think I get any money for being a guide… what kinda jobs do you have to do?" He asked, shifting a bit closer.
"Well," Marin said, thinking, "It really depends on who is paying me. Sometimes I help on farms, or I help out with building a home. Sometimes I get a job at a smith's, where I help with the fire."
"That doesn't sound too hard…" Kit hummed thoughtfully to himself. "I dunno how good I'd be at building homes, though. I can't lift a ton."
Marin nodded some.
"I'm sure I'd be able to make enough for both enough," they said, smiling a bit. A child Kit's age shouldn't have to worry about such things.
Kit nodded as well and huddled closer to Marin. "Mhmm… I could do farmwork and stuff, though. That doesn't sound too bad. Just like, planting seeds and stuff, right?"
"Well, that's part of it," Marin said, smiling with a soft chuckle. "It can be quite hard, though."
"Oh… what else would you have to do?" He asked curiously, getting himself a bit more settled where he sat.
"Well, you've got to plow, and shovel different things. It takes a lot of work and effort." Marin offered a small smile, though.
"It's fun, though."
"Huh… do you think I could do all that?" He asked, toying with a lock of his fluffy hair.
"Not all of it," Marin said, "But there are plenty of things you could do." They smiled, rubbing Kit's back and moving to gently run a hand through Kit's hair.
Kit nodded again, leaning into Marin's hand a bit. "Maybe we could do that to get some money once we're out, then!"
"That sounds really good to me," Marin said. They smiled softly, settling down more into the bed. They really had needed this rest day after all, it seemed.
Kit huddled a bit closer to Marin, yawning again. "Well… we can head out whenever, if you'd like. It might be a bit until we find shelter again, though."
"Mm…" Marin hummed some, patting Kit's back. "I think we could handle staying here until morning tomorrow, don't you? This bed is really comfortable." The mage chuckled some, tucking his head over Kit's.
"Mm… yeah. It'll probably take nearly a day to get to the next town, although it depends on our pace." Kit trilled softly and closed his eyes, seeming to like being held like this.
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