“My goodness,” she murmured. “There are so many… things.” Her gaze took in the piles of trunks and animals milling about.
“Well, my lady,” said Dane. “When people go, they tend to take many of their possessions. I do not think we’ve had the pleasure of meeting. Dane Whyte, at your service.”He stuck out a hand for a greeting.
“Well, my lady,” said Dane. “When people go, they tend to take many of their possessions. I do not think we’ve had the pleasure of meeting. Dane Whyte, at your service.”He stuck out a hand for a greeting.
Maud Wrenne eyed the man warily, but extended her own hand. Dane brought it to his lips for a greeting, a bolder move on his part. “Maud Wrenne,” she replied at last. “I know the ways of moving, since I have moved my own family enough times. I hope this to be our last though.” She wondered how this flirtatious man would respond to the idea of her family, namely her son and daughters.
To his credit, Dane did not shy away at the idea of her having birthed others. Instead he grinned widely. “At least you have the pleasure of worldly experiences then.”
“I doubt moving from one city district to the other is not much of an experience, nor was it terribly pleasant.” Maud shot back with surprising snap. “But hopefully this will be much more pleasant.” She softened her tone somewhat, not wanting to be rude to her new travel companion. She did want to keep her distance though, which meant taking her hand back from his own.
“I hope the travel goes well,” Dane nodded. Then grinned widely at someone behind her. “I see your daughter wishes to have your attention. I will leave you be, then. Call on me if you need some help.” And away he went, whistling a light tune before finding Jeph in need of help.
“Oh, mother,” gasped Anne as she ran up. “Beatrix is kicking up a fuss, and who was that?”
“I don’t know,” Maud murmured. She watched as Jeph eyed the man, but allowed his help. “I have a feeling that that man will be making our lives much more interesting though.”
A call rang out. It was time to leave.