Anais
The fire crackled. Flames leapt upwards and sparks dances in the breeze. The space around the gypsy camp was briefly illuminated, but one shadow refused the firelight. Two eyes, close to the ground, might have been seen for a fraction of a second.
As the fire settled a man stepped close to the ring of light. He had both hands help up, palms forward.
The open roads had frequent patrols riding between the towns of the regions, but could still be dangerous.
He came to a halt just beyond the light. His hands stayed up, but he tilted his hair to one side and grinned. His teeth were just a little too sharp.
"Not to bother you at all, but perhaps I could join you all by the fire? I can only offer a story and a favour for a hot meal and some warmth."
The fire crackled. Flames leapt upwards and sparks dances in the breeze. The space around the gypsy camp was briefly illuminated, but one shadow refused the firelight. Two eyes, close to the ground, might have been seen for a fraction of a second.
As the fire settled a man stepped close to the ring of light. He had both hands help up, palms forward.
The open roads had frequent patrols riding between the towns of the regions, but could still be dangerous.
He came to a halt just beyond the light. His hands stayed up, but he tilted his hair to one side and grinned. His teeth were just a little too sharp.
"Not to bother you at all, but perhaps I could join you all by the fire? I can only offer a story and a favour for a hot meal and some warmth."