Sun Mote Copse Just like dust we settle in this town

Wraen chuckled, when Maia mentioned that an important character trait for her perfect man was ability to stay quiet. Knowing her sister's talkativity, she would have added "knows, how to listen" to the "silent" part too.

Naturally the question was tossed back at her. What would her "dream guy" be? If she had been in her first year, she could have made a huge list, but as she got older and still no man (read - a possible husband material) had appeared on the horizon, she had become more humble in her wishes. 

Down-to-Earth would be a better name for it. "He should understand my sense of humour or at least not be offended by it. He... must not be snarky or jealous at my story-telling. After all my marriage to the trade has been the most long-lasting and steady," she said.

"Not to mention the first one too," she laughed.