forum One on One! Too late!!!

Started October 19, 2018 by @Shuri-the-Floof-Doggo

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Zerin tried to initiate conversation, horribly as usual.
"So… Um… What exactly are you here doing?"

Xavier perked up a little. “Excuse me?”

"Oh, I just… I-I just wanted to ask what you were visiting the forest for…" Zerin responded, eating his sandwich.

Xavier hummed. “I always come out her when it’s so nice. May I ask why you’re out here?”

Zerin blinked.
"I just… Wanted to see some… Uh… Nature, I guess…" Zerin explained.

Xavier smiled. “The nature is quite beautiful in these parts. I was thinking about planting a few flowers.”

"Oh, well… That's nice!" Zerin said, scouring the area around himself. "Does your land have a garden?"

“Our soil isn’t as fertile as it should be because of our towns.” Xavier sighed.

"I can relate." Zerin murmured. He finished one sandwich.

Xavier polished off both of his sanwiches and started on his chips. He loved getting the dust all over his fingers and cloak.

Zerin sank his teeth into the chocolate he'd gotten.

Zerin finished his chocolate bar and moved onto the fruit.
"So… Um… What is your domain like?" He asked, looking around.

Xavier shrugged. “Boring. Pratically lifeless and really loud with my younger siblings around.” He shook his head with a sigh. “May I ask the same?”

Zerin looked the other Prince in the eyes.
"I-It's um… It's alright… We're… We're kind of on the brink of war." He stammered.

Xavier rose his perfect eyebrows up high. “With whom?”

"Those off to the South." Zerin said, continuing to eat. He went to smell a meadowflower.

Xavier sighed gently. “War just can’t be avoided… I hope you stay safe, friend.”

"Likewise." Zerin said, extending a hand to the other Prince.
Silence.

Xavier looked down at the hand for a few moments. Does he want a handshake? Xavier took his hand.

Zerin shook his hand, maybe too tight, maybe too loose… Then again, he didn't really know…
"So… Um… What do you usually do?"