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Wanderer has gone by many names in his life but this one was unique Foehn freedom of the wind it truly was one he was conflicted he never felt free in his lifetime always being used or being put into another person's problem. That was until he met her Nahida
she was different she…cared she was understanding, trusting and hopeful and hope was something that he hasn't felt in a long…time he does hope maybe she can help him make his life so much better than it was before than his Mo- …. creator did.
He looked around and there was grass and flowers around him as well, he was surrounded by aranaras of different types he never could figure out why he could see them. Apparently Nahida thought it was cute he di- he found it rude and offensive he was… he was….well he was nothing now….
He looked over at Nahida, she was making flower crowns well maybe being nothing is a bit better than being what he wanted.
sometimes he thinks back to that moment him holding the archon by the…he didn't remember what it was called why would he care but he was holding her in the palm of his hand he wonders what would've happened if he won.
He pushed the thoughts back no matter what he could have or would've gotten he would rather have this then be like that. ¨Hey Nahida…¨ he spoke in a quiet tone.
Nahida noticed that she knew he wanted to ask something of her. ”Yes Foehn”she spoke calmly as if the winds themselves were speaking (though the winds would probably be drunken slurs and such)
” I wanted to ask you…do you think i'm a good person?” Nahida turned to him . . . Awkward… Nahida seemed like she was thinking of something while Wanderer just sorta shuffled around a bit changing his posture by a little ¨Well what do you think a good person is?” Foehn a bit taken aback expecting a straight answer ( she always does these types of things what did i expect.)
¨well someone who helps other and does not inflict harm someone who will stand up and fight no matter what¨ Nahida shook her head sideways before saying in a calm and peaceful voice ¨ you are describing a good warrior while a good warrior is a good person a person is not a warrior¨
”You alone are a good person…if you want a reason I could explain how¨
While Wanderer was not surprised at was about to deny it for whatever reason he couldn't ”eh whatever sure.” Nahida looked at him with a kind smile which emitted a positive aura something he hadn't felt before he met her ”Okay! You've helped me with the garden, made some flower crowns with me and helped me with cleaning around here.”
The more she went on the more he felt happy… it's been a long time since he was appreciated he saw himself doing these things Like nothing, they were just simple tasks but she made them feel like they were massive triumphs.
”And….you actually took my advice and stayed with me to help…” Saying Wanderer feeling happy was an understatement he felt so Whole.
she really was better than his creator in every way He bends down and hugs her ”thank you mom” she was a bit shocked at this (since he would usually yell or throw a fit when she hugged him) but decided to hug him back making swift but calm circles with her hands around his back
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”Wait …mom” Nahida responded with a small hint of joy in her voice. Wanderer immediately left the hug before quickly trying to make up what he said “I MEAN LESSER LORD KUSANALI!!!!!!!!!!”
Nahida giggles a bit at this sudden switch before responding a happily “ Oh don't mind it it's okay”
Wanderer looks away a bit embarrassed About the accident also smiles at the thought….
The traveler walked in they looked at Wanderer and Nahida playing on the swings Wanderer looking everywhere else embarrassed by doing such a child like activity and Nahida not really minding it having fun
Nahida looked at the traveler giving them the usual welcome ”Hello traveler how was your journey”
The traveler gave a small ”good” before looking at the wanderer The wanderer “So have you and Nahida become best friends or what!“
The traveler responded with an Very positive tone in his voice like it was the best news he heard all year The wanderer looked at Nahida and a small smile shown on his lips. . . .
”Yeah I guess so”