Khaeris Dawndancer

Idyllic Invasion

Daily Writing Challenge 2020, Day 2

Pyraelia had not minded. Khaeris had not asked.

But there she was, moving through a meadow with her friend walking beside her. It felt good to move. It lightened her heavy heart and she welcomed the distraction her invasion of Pyraelia’s space had brought her.

Pollux had been deployed this morning, and straight away after seeing him off, she’d shot over to Pyraelia’s place.

Sheep, cats, grass, and sunshine. Just what she needed. There was a breeze that tugged on leaves that were starting to crisp and she felt that damp chill that clung to things in autumn. Pyraelia had tucked phlox into both their hair. Sturdy boots made a satisfying thunk on the earth with every step. They were going to make pumpkin pie later and Khaeris knew there’d be cider.

If she’d stayed at home she would have wallowed and worried. He might not have said, but Khaeris knew Pollux was going North. Maybe Icecrown. Something to do with Sylvannas. All inferred, all speculation. He couldn’t tell her. Was it better not to know? Would she worry less? Or would reality have grounded her and kept her imagination from streaking wildly through her mind?

Pyraelia’s voice chased her circular thoughts away, dragging Khaeris out of the mire of nebulous worry, and her laughter made Khaeris smile.

Just what she needed. She’d stay away. Maybe a few days.