Not a Care in the World

[Jordan Hielo]

He nodded with a shrug. "Never had an official girlfriend, and I'm not a whore, so no I've never seen anyone that naked. And hey missy, don't be a smart-ass," he joked, smirking. He could feel his heart pounding still. The last person he kissed was Lorelei, and that was a goodbye kiss. This one was much happier in his eyes.

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"Fair enough, but who's being a smart ass?" She asked with a sideways smirk. This was strange... She hadn't ever really felt this way about anybody. The last boy she liked was when she was thirteen and that ended up turning into a fight that burned down a section of the village. Not good. But, maybe this was different. After all, fire and ice is usually a popular combination, so why couldn't it be ture for relationships?

[Jordan Hielo]

Bending forward while crossing his arms, he stated matter-of-factly, "That would be you, my dear. Who knew you got over embarrassment this fast. I mean, I did just see you partially naked." Jordan winked at the girl, and with a smirk walked back towards the bench to continue his work. He kept an ear out to make sure she was following. He didn't want to end the conversation so soon.

And still, he couldn't stop thinking about that kiss.

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Myra laughed as she followed Jordan. "I suppose you're right, but where I'm from you get over embarrassment quickly when the right of passage is taking down a bear in the nude with your bare hands." She said. She'd be determined to carry on this conversation as long as possible

[Jordan Hielo]

"That is completely odd and uncivilized!" Jordan exclaimed, surprised, but laughed fairly hard. It was a funny thought. Myra wrestling a bear naked. He wondered how that would go over. He sat on the bench and picked up the bow once more, taking a quick glance of Myra in before continuing his work.

"Don't go kissing me again, we don't want another set of clothes gone," he joked with a smile, sending Myra a wink.

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Myra laughed at his comment and then laid a hand on his back. She sent a very small jolt of electricity through his body, and with this particular current it was meant to tense his muscles and snap any out of place bones and joints back into place. As a hunter, he was sure to have at least a few kinks. After this, she sat down next to him.

"How are other elementals treated in your elemental village?"

[Jordan Hielo]

Once she had sent that jolt through him, he felt much better. More relaxed. He hadn't even realized how tense and sore his body was until she took that away. Jordan felt much better. He gave her a soft smile as a thank you.

"Not welcomed, but the other elements are fine to stay for a few days visiting if they wish. Sort of like, to keep the peace, but you know how the ice elementals are. They're independent. They hardly work together, let alone get along with the other elements," the young man shrugged, shuffling over stealthily a bit closer to Myra. Hopefully she didn't notice. But, now, their legs were slightly touching, making Jordan smile a little more.

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Myra immeditately noticed the boy's shuffle towards her. She was known for noticing the small things in life, and it made her feel better that she had made him smile. His explanation was what every one of her elders had told her, and she decided to tell him how anybody was welcomed in her village.

"Well, lucky them. In ours, if you aren't ice or metal you're killed on the spot without regard. That includes humans, dwarves, elves, anybody. Kinda harsh, but we need the solitude. So, why don't you just scoot on a little closer so I can help with that bow?" She asked invitingly.

[Jordan Hielo]

Jordan blushed a bit, but grinned, scooting over so that their hips were touching. Nonchalantly, he placed his arm around her shoulders, and placed his bow in the other hand.

"I'm not sure how to decorate it. I could do a sort of swirl pattern, or mark etchings of words into it," he half spoke, half muttered. His mouth was close to her ear, he didn't want to make her ears hurt from being too loud. The bow was long and a shiny dark brown colour. It Looked traditional at the moment. As Jordan spoke, he used his other hand to show what he meant. The tip of his finger glided across the bow, moving in swirls and other markings.

"What do you think?" he asked, holding onto the bow with both hands and looking at Myra.

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Myra focused on the bow, trying not to burst into flames again with Jordan so close. His arm was cold to her, but that was okay. She could keep herself warm. "Well, it all depends on what you want the bow to say. If you want it to say elegance, then swirls. If you want it to stand out, to say that it is the only one of its kind, then words saying that. Power is more difficult. If you want it to say power, then maybe design it into diamonds like those on the back of a rattlesnake. Make it seem like it'll just lash out and end your life, just like a snake. Those are just the basics, you could do a mixture if you really want a challenge. It's your bow after all."

[Jordan Hielo]

Jordan nodded, resting his chin on her shoulder. He hoped that he was not making her too cold, if cold at all.

"I like the thought of elegance. Elegance to me shows accuracy, which is what a bow is needing of. A bow that stands out may look nice, but it would look as if it were just for show. And power...you don't need power if you have skill," Jordan seemed to speak to himself as he muttered, thinking.

"Yes I do believe I will do swirls. And, by the way, it isn't really for me," he stated with a slight shrug.

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Myra felt his chin and heard his words, smiling as he said them. You don't run into many elegant men in her village. "Well that's a good way to think of it Jordan. But sometimes, it doesn't matter how much skill you have when your foe can just blanket the battlefield in fire." She said, examining the bow some more. "And whoever it's for must've paid a pretty penny for it." She said, absolutely clueless.

[Jordan Hielo]

"They didn't pay a cent. It's a gift for someone special," he grinned, sending her the hint. "As for a blanket of fire, that's why you don't go into battle with just warriors. Or just archers. Or just mages. You go with all the different types, all the different races you can lay a hand on. You need both skill and power for each one of course, but I think you need a bit more skill."

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Myra frowned. "Hmmm... A friend of yours?" She asked. As for his second statement, she just chuckled and nodded in agreement.

[Jordan Hielo]

"Yes, a good friend of mine. Well, actually, a girl. I've a crush on her actually, to be honest, and I do hope she likes the bow. She's sweet, kind, caring," he teased, taking his arm off her shoulder as he moved a bit over, going through his bag of supplies.

He pulled out a carving knife and looked it over to see if it would be the right size. After confirming that he wouldn't damage the bow, he smiled at Myra. "And I must say she is rather pretty, too."

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Myra listened and watched Jordan and then put a hand to her chin. "Hmmm.... Is it an actress? Or would this girl be sitting next to the warmest ice elemental in Avaleur?" She asked.

[Jordan Hielo]

"Hey, I'm the only ice elemental in Avaleur, so you could say I'm the coldest AND warmest," he grinned, then added, "But yes. Yes she is sitting right next to me."

"And by the way you kissed me earlier I do think you feel the same way," the man tilted his head slightly, hoping he was correct as he shuffled a bit closer to her, placing the crafting blade beside him.

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Myra smiled and laughed. "Are ya sure I wasn't just messing around with you?" She asked seriously. She waited a second and then smiled. "Well, I'll let you decide." She said. Then she put her hand on his chin and turned his face as she went to kiss him again.

[Jordan Hielo]

With a smirk he shook his head slightly, "I'm positive you weren't messing with me."

Placing his hands around her waist, he pulled her closer and kissed her. Butterflies entered his stomach, and all he could think about was her. He didn't even think about the fact that they were in front of his shop as people passed by. But not too many seemed to notice.

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The butterflies feeling wasn't something Myra was used to. In fact, she made a mental note to overcome it if she could. But for now, she just enjoyed the moment with Jordan. She heard someone laugh as they went by the shop, but she ignored them and focused on how hot her face was becoming. Literally. She focused hard and calmed down the firestorm that made up her entire body, keeping it in check. Playfully, Myra reached up and flicked Jordan lightly on the forehead with a jolt of electricity. (kinda like when you touch someone and get that shock from static electricity.)