Word Count :: 400+
The power the steed gave Salvia was not lost on the lowly associate, and as they traveled to salvage the materials she felt the weight of that power over her. But Liliya didn’t resent the girl for her stature, even if she coveted it. Walking beside a horse made one realize just how insignificant they were. Salvia had that power, the power of that mount, because she was stronger within the pack ranks. Liliya wanted to be like that, too, even if she didn’t have much of an affinity for horses.
Though she felt small next to Salvia and Horse she did not let it get the best of her. All the while she clearly showed the higher ranking pack mate the respect deserved of her rank, but there were ways in which she treated her like an equal, too. Namely because the two were linked now by Salsoa.
“Ah, then she is experienced animal that will serve us well. You are smart in ridingk her,” okay, well, flattery could get you everywhere, and she wasn’t above using it. Not that the compliment wasn’t true.
She paced next to Salvia, moving through the lands among a variety of landscaping. They made good time, Liliya was fit and able to keep up with Horse without begging for a break – but the quick pace, even if Salvia slowed the animal – was still quite brisk.
“Boat is hard because boat has round lines. You have to take something straight like planks and shape them into curves. It requires lots of cuts and nails, and precision if you vant her to float. There is flat-bottom boat that requires less crafting but is not so stable and quick as regular hull. Is better for swamp, not bay. But raft, oh, raft… you just tie a few trees together and raft vhill float! Maybe you are not wanting to go very far, but it vhill float for a little while, at least.” She chuckled. Her raft would be far more useful than that.
“There is much you need to think about this, you know. Is not just ‘I need boat’ and one is there. There are many kinds to choose from, and you have to be consideringk time, water, range, and exactly vhat you want it for. A larger, deep bellied craft much better for Salsoa. Dark Lady wants to use the island for goods, farming and such.”
She prattled on as they came up to the village, and her gray eyes went from wandering the countryside to focusing on the buildings before them. She made a gesture with one hand. “I have already taken all there is from zhat buildingk. Everythingk else there is sick with rot. Maybe another one will be nice…”
Image courtesy of mnshots@Flickr; table by the Mentors!
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