Zel sat quietly, trying his hardest not to blush. Unfortunately his hardest just wasn't quite good enough, and he was failing, BADLY. In fact his entire face was a rather vivid shade of reddish pink, and it seemed to be spilling out onto his ears and neck.
Lina splashed in the small pool, on the other side of Zel's tree, bathing the dirt and grime off of her body. They had been traveling for sometime now and she was tired.
The two of them had called a rest at the conveniently placed pond. Zel was still uninformed as to their destination, but under present circumstances, he wasn't about to ask anything.
"So Zel, tell me about yourself." lina called out breaking the silence that had been bothering her for sometime.
"Huh? Oh.. well.. what's there to know. I'm a terrible priest, from a family of VERY good priests and influentialy powerful, not to mention important even in death, people. I'm still quite weak from the illness that claimed my family and.." He was interrupted as Lina popped her head around the trunk to look at him.
"Not much self confidence ya got there." she stated sarcastically.
"Um.. well.. I.." Zel babbled realizing she was just TOO close, "Oh forgive me father for i have sinned.." he prayed again, his eyes digging holes into the earth.
Lina shrugged and surrendered, and went back to her bath. 'Says that a lot too.'
After a nice meal the duo pressed onward.
"S.. Say Lina. Where are we going anyway?" Zel finally asked.
Lina started, having gotten used to his complete silence, except for his moments of praying. "Ah We're going to the holy city of Sai Rag. Under the great tree of Flagoon there shall we be destined to meet the descendant of Gabriel." she preached, as if reading from a bible.
Zel looked thoughtful. "and how will we know him when we see him."
"Oh I'm sure something obvious will pop up." lina stated, "Gabby was known for his holy might, not his brains."
"Oh, Well that's helpful." Lina snickered in reply.
"careful Zel, someone might think you're actually enjoying yourself." she cooed.
Zel blushed but smiled a little in return. "Well one never knows. The day's still young yet." Lina laughed.
'Hmm maybe this trip really will be a Blessed Adventure.' Zel thought, his tormented thoughts, finally at peace.
Else ware, yet someplace still important, a lone figure sat, brooding on his perch. Pouting, in boredom, the dark stillness was shattered by his wail, "I'M Bored!" The prince was getting restless.
-- the Emperor's Sister