“What is your favorite thing about being an adventurer?” The small Miqo’te child looked up at me like she was about to burst with excitement upon meeting the Warrior of Light.

I didn’t expect to be recognized by anyone while having lunch, but after spotting the wooden sword on the young girl’s hip it seemed one of the staff let it slip to her. From across the dining area I could see her mother watching nervously as if I might crush the girl's dreams. I smiled at the mother and said to the girl, “My favorite thing? It would be making new friends along the way.”

She smiled brighter and asked for more, “Like who?"

I hadn’t expected it but I said the first thing to come to mind, “I met my best friend once I started adventuring.”

“What is her name? What is she like? How did you meet her?” The little girl asked, the questions pouring out.

“What is your name?” I asked in return.

“Sihn.” She said quickly.

I chuckled and gestured to the chair next to me, “Well, Sihn, sit down and I will tell you.” She happily jumped on the seat and kept her eyes glued to me.

“Her name is Alorah and she is one of the kindest, bravest, souls I have ever known. She would do anything if it helped her friends.” I told her and continued, “Unfortunately, our meeting is not so interesting, but it is something I remember as clear as day.”

“I was already a skilled Bard and was in the city of Revenant’s Toll. A place of adventurers who are looking to make a name for themselves.” I told her.

“What were you doing there?” She asked.

I chuckled and said, “I was looking for gear because while I was skilled with a bow, my armor was lacking. Alorah approached me while I searched and upon first meeting, I felt as if I was with an old friend. She had seen I needed new armor and without a word gave me a new set of armor. I had just met her and she was worried for me like a sister. It was a sign that we were meant to meet.”

"Do you see each other often?" Sihn asked. I nodded and said, “Of course. Sometimes it has been hard, but we know through everything we love each other.”

Sihn smiled brightly and opened her mouth to speak, but across the way her mother was waving at her. The little girl nodded and quickly thanked me then said goodbye before running to her mother.

I smiled and reached into my pocket pulling out a small drawing of Alorah and I as I personally recalled our first meeting and everything we had gone through since then. She and I were bound together no matter what.

The waitress came up and spoke softly to me, "Are you ready to order, Ma'am?" I blinked and found myself back in reality where I smiled at the woman, “Not yet, I apologize. I am waiting for a friend.” The woman smiled and nodded, “I will come back then.”

“Thank you.” I said and she walked off. I looked down at the picture once more then folded it again. She would be here soon and I didn't want her to catch me being sappy.