It's a bit of struggle living in Corona when you have a hard time remembering. That didn't help especially when you feel like you don't belong there. The events don't change, but what if you being there changes it for the better. Whose to say; maybe...
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“I'll be alright walking by myself, if not I'll stop by the Snuggly Duckling.” You say, smiling and slip on a satchel Quirin let you have.
The metal emblem on the bag is what you liked about it. You trace the owl's face and wonder why its eyes are holes, so you tap it to hear that it's slightly hollow.
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“This is the last week they will be celebrating the Princess’s return and King Frederick will be expecting you.” Quirin says.
You nod and smile, “I'll be leaving now, then.”
Varian pulls you into a tight hug, “Be careful. Try to anyway.”
You laugh slightly, “I'll try.” You hug him then go to pull away, but you can’t. “Varian.” He hums and you chuckle sheepishly, “Varian, you can let go now.”
He jumps back, smiling shyly and laughs, “I knew that.”
You shake your head and wave, “Of course you did.” He waves back as you walk toward the village. Some of them wave to you as you pass and you start your way down the road.
“(____).....”
Immediately you stop, then gulp, “Keep walking.” You tell yourself and do so. Not a couple a steps, you hear soft voices calling your name, but you didn't know where.
Suddenly you hear Varian call for you and that made you sigh in relief, but also slightly mad, “Varian, don't scare me like that!”
“You really got to see this, come on!”
Well he sounds really excited about something and you follow where he's yelling. “Varian, this better be quick.” You call back and push past some bushes.
“(____), hurry!”
You groan and run, trying to catch up, “Well wait for me!”
After awhile of running, you pant and look around to see you stumbled to a clearing with a bridge. You didn't know how long you followed Varian.
“(____)! Over here!” Varian called from somewhere on the other side of the long narrow bridge.
You walk up and examine the slightly ruined bridge. “Are you sure this is safe?”
“Come on!”
Slowly, you make your way across and stop once in awhile in caution when small rubbles fall. On the other side, you finally walk straight to a hill. “Varian!”
“Closer!” Varian’s voice echoed around a trail of the hill.
You felt a bit scared, but also felt safe. The sound of waves against a rocky wall made you more curious especially with the smell of crisp salt air.
