Arrow Lake early morning company

She could feel his nervousness too, perhaps that is what made it so easy to trust him right now. They were both equally concerned about something with the other, and yet they both put on a mask of ease, both were being friendly despite that same jittery feeling that blossomed in both of them. 

As he nudged the fish closer to her, for them to share, she smiled brighter and quickly accepted the offer. That first bite (not too big of course, they were sharing) of a fish was delicious, the meat was light, flavourful and fresh. Cheeks flushed as she chewed at both skin and meat. After swallowing, she was beaming with delight. I haven't had fish in such a long time, thank you! 

One more bite she delicately peeled off the bone, appreciating the moment and the newfound company. The silence between them as they ate was not awkward at all, well not to the soon-to-be-empress at least. She savoured every bite without engorging herself either, taking the time and letting the boy eat more so his fill than her. It was his fish after all. 

Once pleased with her little rare treat of fish, she took a step back and licked her chops clean. Clear eyes wandering back over to the darker boy. I can't thank you enough, that was very generous of you... uhh... Oh dear. Wide-eyed, she was clearly in a moment struck with panic. 

She didn't introduce herself.