Disappointment as Usual

"You're like a doll… So pretty..."

"So are you... Now run along," Sam said to the little girl who had come to share her admiration for him and Einar as they rested beneath some large trees, taking a break from the intense midday heat. They were at one of the forest clearings where they'd camped earlier with Valoris's army.

The little girl had been sneaking glances at Sam and Einar throughout the journey as they walked behind the villagers, keeping constant watch on their surroundings.

"No, not you... him." She made a face at Sam and turned her gaze to Einar in admiration.

"Pffft... Hahaha!" Einar burst into laughter, while Sam, looking awkward, made faces himself at the girl. He was beautiful too, damn it! It wasn't his fault Einar looked otherworldly.

"Oh, I'm so sorry... sorry, Rina, what are yo... I'm so sorry," the girl's mother rushed over, picking her up and bowing repeatedly. "I will punish her for this."