Chimera Fields only then i'll have peace

Ah, so she was a vicar! Except in his own experience (which was inalienable and the only true experience) only men held such a role. This further presented the Wilds as a roguish and backwards place, but Marius did not dislike this. He had gone far from his father's holdings to take such differences to heart.

She was friendly enough. Not falling over herself for him, which was a touch depressing, but not driving him away either. The woman also appeared able to speak coherently, which was a point in her favor (not that Marius desired a woman with a wagging tongue -- there were other uses).

Malice? Hardly! My lady I saw you from further afield, but my intent is not to seek ill-favor upon you. He smiled again to her, hoping something might stick. You can imagine how lonely the road is. How badly I've wished for a companion! It is so fortunate that the gods might place you in my path.
He wasn't a spiritual man, although he knew of the gods of his parents and his people, and felt only a little sour when bringing any mention to religion.