Hushed Willows When I was a kid, I couldn't afford a soul

He seemed rather pleased with her answer and it made her feel all the better for it. She was a bit shy herself, so conversation ceased after that pretty easily. She never minded the silence though, especially not on warm evenings near the stream, though granted this was her first time sharing it with someone else.

She heard him shuffle and then stand next to her, offering her an awkward bow that she couldn't help but smile at. She nodded herself, offering a short yet sweet; I hope so.