062 aislin.horton

///C
Aislin:
... I thought you looked familiar.
Horton:
Oh, the magician girl! Yes, we've met before. We joined this army at the same time.
Aislin:
No. Before that. I'd recognize those eyebrows from anywhere. You were sneaking around my home before the brigands showed up!
Horton:
H-Huh? I... don't know what you're talking about...
Aislin:
Oh yeah, you do, Eyebrows. Look at that burn scar on your hand there.
Horton:
...
Aislin:
I gave you that when you ran away. You can't hide from me.
Horton:
... Okay, you got me.
Aislin:
What's a suspicious man like you doing going through... a girl's belongings anyway, huh?
Horton:
I... I was just in the area and heard of an unusual mage. Mages usually carry strange and ancient things... I-I couldn't help but seek you out...
Aislin:
So what, you were going to steal from me!?
Horton:
N-No! I just wanted to look... You weren't around so...
Aislin:
You... just stay away from me, you hear?
Horton:
Y-Yes, ma'am.

///B
Aislin:
...
Horton:
Don't get the wrong idea, I just...
Aislin:
Don't worry about it. You saved me from that last attack. I suppose I can actually trust you...
Horton:
Phew...
Aislin:
For a while, I thought you might have been sent to kill me.
Horton:
Really?
Aislin:
I had a troubled past. That's why I live away from people. When I saw an armed man show up at my home that day... my defensive instincts immediately kicked in.
Horton:
Ah, yes, I see. You can never be too careful. I too am a loner by nature. That's why I carry a sword in the first place.
Aislin:
Hmm. I was beginning to think you were a bumbling airhead. But you are quite skillful and dependable... I... Ah...
Horton:
What?
Aislin:
N-Nothing. Well, I'll be seeing you later, Horton.
Horton:
Huh? Well, alright then.

///A
Aislin:
Why... Why do I get like that when I'm around him...? The magic I used to become like this... It is affecting my mind as well as my body! Damn it!
Horton:
Well, hello, Aislin. You're looking lovely today!
Aislin:
...! Sh-Shut up!
Horton:
Well well, I didn't expect you to be so sensitive! Haha...
Aislin:
It...! Haah... I'm... just not used to being complimented by my looks.
Horton:
I see, I see. It seems you are quite the bumbler as well! Are all loners like that, I wonder?
Aislin:
... Beats me.
Horton:
Say, Aislin, will you be going home after the war?
Aislin:
Yeah. What about you?
Horton:
Me? I'm going to resume my travels. I believe I will go to Ahribaal, and stay there for a while.
Aislin:
Alone? That will be quite dangerous...
Horton:
Yes, but I'm willing to risk my life to gain more knowledge. You're a magician, I'm sure you understand.
Aislin:
Yeah, I know. Still...
Horton:
If you're so concerned, why don't you come with me? It would be a learning experience for us both!
Aislin:
Tch...! N-No, thank you!
Horton:
Well... suit yourself.