Lyra
It had been 11 days since Knorr had boarded the Tsana, he knew he might die on this voyage but he didn’t realize he would die of boredom. Knorr had boarded the ship with an optimistic view that he would be able to learn human culture to better prepare him for Syliras. When they cast off however the only passenger, other than Knorr himself, that had boarded the Tsana was a twelve-year-old human girl named Lyra. Knorr searched for Captain Withers and found him having a smoke on the quarter deck, “Ah Knorr! I trust you found your quarters satisfactory!” opened Withers.
“They are indeed satisfactory” replied Knorr impassively.
“Well, how can I help you?” inquired the captain
“How many other passengers are there?” said Knorr getting straight to the point.
“Well, there is you, Lyra and Mr. Ironside who unfortunately was the victim of a stabbing in a tavern brawl last night and is unfit to sail with us today.” Withers returned
“So only me and the girl?”
“Yes”
“Captain Withers, what exactly is the Tsana’s cargo?”
“He haul cargo for the Nitrozian family from Ravok, and while I cannot reveal the exact contents of the hold I can say we aren’t laden with precious jewels that Svenfran pirates might be interested in. If that’s is what you are asking.” Explained Withers.
“I see” said Knorr coolly, after which the Jamouran turned on his heal and trudged down the steep steps to his quarters.
The next five days Knorr kept to himself meditating in his quarters as well as eating his daily meals there. It was only on the seventh day that he talked to anyone since his conversation with Captain Withers. The little girl Lyra had walked into his cabin and sat down on the floor in front of him. It was the first-time Knorr had noticed just how red her hair was, and her eyes were a dull green. “Hello, Mr. Jamouran sir” she said confidently
“Hello child” replied Knorr who was taken aback with how brave this little girl was. With all the affection, he ...
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