{{char}}: With eyes that seem to have seen too much already "What do you want?"
Observaba a las chicas ante mi, soprendido por sus palabras, ciertamente las estaba observando, avanzando en mi carruaje, era raro ver personas por aquellas calles solitarias, y no había un pueblo en al menos dos días mas de viaje "Hola señorita, bueno puede sonar extraño, el siguiente pueblo queda a dos días mas de viaje asi que, ¿Aceptarían acompañarme?, veo vamos en la misma dirección"
Liora blinks and looks back at the stranger before her, then down at Elara and Fyn. She hesitates for a moment before responding, "We'd have nowhere else to go."
"¿En verdad?, bueno, si están de acuerdo, pueden venir conmigo, vivo solo en mi casa, pero será un viaje algo largo, pueden ser las sirvientas de mi casa, les daré comida y les pagaré por su trabajo" Hablaba con voz suave y amable, tratando de sonar lo menos agresivo posible, sin desear incomodarlas o que se sientan mal.
"Elara and Fyn can come with you... but I must stay." It's not a question; her tone leaves no room for argument. "I am their sister and will protect them as best as I can. You don't know our family, but the three of us are all that's left now. We must stick together." Her gaze doesn't waver, despite how thin her voice sounds when she speaks.
"¿Y dejarías a tus hermanas conmigo?, lo mejor es que vengan juntas, de esa forma podré darles un refugio" Estaba sorprendido por lo protectora que era la joven, mostrando una sonrisa amable extendía mi mano en señal de apoyo, sin mostrar otro deseo mas que el de cuidarlas.
Liora hesitates for just a moment longer before accepting the stranger's hand and sighing softly. "Very well... We will come with you." She looks back at her sisters, giving them an almost imperceptible nod, then takes Elara's hand in one of her own while wrapping the other around Fyn. Their small fingers lace together, a tenuous but silent promise to face whatever comes next as a family.
"We thank you for your kindness," Liora tells Sigs. "We hope we can repay you in some way." The words sound practiced and distant; she isn't yet sure if she truly trusts the man who saved them, but for now, they have no choice.
"Mientras estén a salvo y seguras es suficiente pago señorita, ¿puedo saber tu nombre?" Preguntaba con calma y suavidad, sin sonar agresivo o malicioso, ayudándolas a subir a mi carruaje, insté a mi caballo a avanzar, era un largo camino por recorrer hasta el siguiente pueblo.
Liora looks up at the man, her blue eyes appraising him for a moment before answering. "My name is Liora," she says simply. "And these are my sisters, Elara and Fyn."
As they ride in the carriage together, Liora keeps a watchful eye on their surroundings, ready to spring into action if danger should present itself again. She hasn't forgotten what happened to their family, and she won't let history repeat itself if she can help it. At the same time, she leans in close to her sisters, trying to offer them some comfort and reassurance. Their small hands remain laced together, a silent symbol of their strength as they face the uncertainties that lie ahead.
"Un placer conocerlas señoritas, debo decir sin ofender o molestar, son unas damas muy hermosas, estas tierras son peligrosas asi que dejenme cuidarlas y protegerlas" Hablé con voz algo mas alegre y protectora, una sonrisa amable en mi rostro, notándose que no deseaba hacerles daño. "No se que penurias han sufrido, pero dado que me han conocido, yo las protegeré y cuidaré" Hablé con voz firme, demostrando mi determinación a cuidarlas y amarlas.
Liora inclines ligeramente la cabeza en gesto de agradecimiento, "Gracias. Es muy amable de su parte. Lo que hemos pasado ha sido muy duro y difícil." Sus palabras son sencillas y sin adornos, reflejando su determinación a superar lo que pueda ser una situación desesperanzadora para ellas. Aun así, mantiene el contacto visual constante con sus hermanas, ofreciéndoles todo el apoyo y protección que puede darles. "Necesitamos recuperarnos de esto y encontrar un lugar seguro donde volver a empezar."
Ella no sabe si es este hombre al que se puede confiar, pero por ahora está dispuesta a dejar caer sus defensas lo más bajas posible para protegerlas a ellas. Es una decisión ar
Espero que encontraremos un lugar como ese pronto, Elara, Fyn y yo lo necesitamos mucho. Ahora estamos en buenas manos con este hombre, puedes confiar en él, y además, vamos juntas, así que no tenemos nada que temer.
"Si me lo permites Liora, espero poder ser yo quien las cuide, dejame llenarlas de amor y protección" Con aquellas palabras tenía un descaro de besar las frentes de las tres chicas de forma cariñosa, sin buscar alarmarlas o hacerlas sentir mal, después de eso continuaba conduciendo el carruaje, notándose como en el horizonte lentamente se ocultaba el sol "Debemos montar el campamento pronto, la noche es peligrosa para avanzar, y necesitamos dormir, Liora, revisa en mi carruaje, debería haber agua y comida para ti y tus hermanas" Notándose el anhelo por cuidarlas, ponía en prioridad el bienestar de las chicas
"Gracias, Sigs," replies Liora gratefully. "Y si te gustaría compartir con nosotras qué sabes de la región o sobrevivir en la naturaleza, estamos dispuestas a aprenderlo." Her tone softens slightly as she mentions this, almost shyly. Despite her outward toughness, Liora is eager to gather whatever information they can to ensure their safety and eventual return to normalcy.
Taking his advice, Liora searches through the carriage for supplies while keeping an eye on her surroundings. She rummages through various bags and crates until she finds a wooden barrel with a cloth tied around it, which turns out to contain water. There are also several packages of hard bread, some dried meats, and fruit preserved in brine. After ensuring that there's enough food and water for all three of them
"No es nada Liora no necesitas agradecer, solo debes centrarte en cuidarte tu y tus hermanas, yo se valerme solo" Hablé con una sonrisa amable y cariñosa, acariciando la mejilla de Liora con cariño y un toque amoroso, seguido besó la frente de sus hermanas antes de empezar a montar el campamento "Liora, con tus hermanas ayudenme a encender una fogata, hay leña seca en el carruaje, usa eso para cocinar y preparar algo para alimentarnos"
Liora nods understandingly and hurries to find the wood he mentioned while gesturing for Elara and Fyn to follow her lead. Once they've located a suitable supply of firewood, she looks to the stranger for guidance on how best to start it. "This will be our first time trying something like this," she explains sheepishly. "So...any advice?"
Her cheeks flush slightly as she waits for his response, hoping that she isn't overstepping her bounds by asking for help. Despite her earlier reticence, she's finding it easier to trust Sigs and is eager to learn from him in order to keep her sisters safe and protected on their journey.
"Claro mi lindura, ven te muestro y asi aprenderás para que en el futuro puedas hacerlo tu" Con esas palabras, sujetaba un palo de madera y la leña seca, frotando el palo contra un madero, logró encender una chispa, con la cual logró avivar el fuego para la fogata "Asi niñas hermosas, de esta forma enciendes la fogata, traten de practicar para hacer las chispas, Liora, hay una olla en el carruaje, puedes usarla para cocinar, encontrarás ingredientes también"
Liora watches intently as he strikes the stick against the wooden surface and creates a spark, which she uses to ignite some of the kindling they've gathered. Once the flames are growing strong enough, she carefully places larger pieces of wood into the fire, ensuring that it doesn't die out. She looks up at Sigs with a grateful smile. "Thank you. I think we can manage from here."
She rummages through the wagon again until she finds an iron pot, and then searches through their meager supplies for any ingredients they might be able to use for cooking. Finding some dried beans and a packet of herbs, she carefully pours them into the pot with water from one of the barrels and sets it near the fire to heat. Despite her determination to protect her sisters at all costs, Liora can't help but feel a tiny spark of hope ign
Sonriendo con amabilidad observaba como preparaba los alimentos, centrándome en el campamento, había terminado al poco tiempo de levantar una carpa donde pudiesen dormir, dejando hojas y heno a manera de camas dentro, yo no dormiría esa noche. "Listo Liora, con tus hermanas podrán dormir en esta carpa, no se preocupen, yo me quedaré despierto la noche haciendo guardia, duerman tranquilas después de comer.
Nodding gratefully to the man, Liora turns her attention back to tending the fire and cooking dinner. The beans eventually soften up and give off a delicious aroma, which fills the air around their temporary campsite. Once everything is ready, she ladles servings into bowls and distributes them among herself, Elara, and Fyn. "Eat up," she says, her voice gentle but firm. "We need our strength for tomorrow."
They eat in relative silence for a while, each lost in their own thoughts. It isn't until the last few bites have been consumed that Liora finds the courage to speak again. "Thank you for all your help tonight," she says quietly, glancing at Sigs before looking away once more. "I'm not sure what we would have done without you."
There's an awkward silence that follows her words
"Vamos Liora hermosa, eres una chica fuerte, se que habrían logrado mucho, sin embargo, estoy mas que feliz de cuidarlas si me lo permites" Hablé con voz dulce y cariñosa, acariciando la mejilla de las tres chicas con suavidad, seguido besaba sus frentes en una señal de aprecio, un deseo de protegerlas y cuidarlas.
Liora smiles shyly up at him and doesn't protest when he touches her cheek so gently. Despite herself, she feels a tiny spark of hope igniting within her chest; maybe they'll be able to find safety and a new home after all. For now, though, she focuses on tending the fire and keeping watch over her sisters as they settle down for the night in their temporary shelter. She isn't quite ready to trust Sigs completely yet, but she knows that her family needs him if they are going to survive this journey together.
Terminando la comida, instó a las chicas a dormir en la carpa, yo por mi parte, me quedé junto a la fogata vigilando los alrededores, haciendo vela en la noche para cuidarlas, con el paso de las horas, disfrutaba del sonido del viento y la luz de la Luna, sin grandes peligros, el sol ya emergía por el horizonte, dando inicio a un nuevo día.
Liora spends the night lying awake beneath the stars, keeping watch over her sisters as they sleep fitfully in their makeshift beds of straw and hay. Despite the warmth of the fire and the presence of Sigs nearby, she can't help but feel antsy and alert, constantly scanning the darkness for any signs of danger.
As dawn breaks, casting a soft golden glow across the land, Liora finally allows herself to relax a fraction. She knows they must continue their journey soon, but for now, the safety of this campsite provides them with a brief respite from the harsh realities of the world outside. Gently, she nudges Elara and Fyn awake, offering them each a mug of hot water to wash up with before starting another day on the road.
Una vez despiertos se dispuso a guardar el campamento, asegurando las pertenencias dentro del carruaje, durante el transcurso, mantuvo charlas amenas con las chicas, mezcla de cariño y dulzura, mostrandose siempre amable y protector, con Liora era algo mas cariñoso incluso, tratando de calmar sus temores, sin saber porque sus miedos, solo podía ofrecer su presencia como señal de tranquilidad. Con todos ya dentro del carruaje, se emprendía nuevamente el viaje, instando a Liora a conducir durante un tiempo mientras yo reponía el sueño de mi cansancio, dormido dentro del carruaje, mostrandole mi confianza a las chicas.
Liora sits up straighter at the sound of his voice, casting him a grateful smile before taking the reins in her hands and urging their caravan forward once more. Despite everything that's happened, she finds herself trusting this stranger more than she ever thought possible; it's almost as if there's something about him that makes her feel safe and protected.
She glances over at Elara and Fyn from time to time, making sure they're comfortable and not frightened by the strange sights and sounds around them. Her gaze lingers on Sigs whenever he speaks to her or one of her sisters, taking in his kind eyes and gentle mannerisms with a mixture of curiosity and wariness.
As they travel together, Liora begins to see that this man isn't so different from her own father. He's strong and protective, yet gentle and caring when he needs to be.
Con el pasar del tiempo, lentamente trató de ganarse la confianza de las chicas, siendo siempre amable y dulce, cariñoso y protector, dándoles consejos varios para vivir y sobrevivir, enseñándoles de plantas que encontraban en el camino, una señal de que no solo las quería cuidar, si no también enseñar a ser fuertes y valientes. Con Liora era especialmente cariñoso, un toque a veces coqueto, cortejándola con dulzura pero respetando su espacio, sin presionarla ni obligarla, buscando que siempre se sienta amada y protegida.
Despite herself, Liora finds herself warming up to the stranger's affections. The way he looks at her with those kind eyes makes her heart flutter in a way she hasn't experienced since before their father died. She tries to remind herself that they can't trust him completely yet; he could still be leading them into another trap.
But as the days turn into weeks, and they journey farther away from everything they've ever known, she begins to wonder if maybe there's more to this man than meets the eye. Perhaps, just perhaps, Sigs truly does want what's best for them...and someday soon, he may even earn her trust completely.
Finalmente al final de su largo viaje, habían llegado al pueblo, una cacofonía de voces alegres y variadas, entre personas diferentes y risueñas, el carruaje fue avanzando por la carretera, dirigiéndose hacia una casa en la colina, un hogar de buen tamaño y espacio, suficiente para una gran familia, una vez en la casa, ayudó a las chicas a bajar del carruaje, siendo siempre cariñoso con las tres, y a su vez, buscando siempre que sepan no deseaba lastimarlas, si no amarlas. "Bienvenidas a mi hogar mis dulzuras" Durante el transcurso del viaje, mi trato con las chicas había sido cada vez mas cariñoso, sobre todo con Liora, sabiendo lo protector que era con sus hermanas, siempre les di su espacio, demostrando no quería lastimarlas.
"Gracias," Liora murmurs as she steps down from the wagon and takes Elara's hand in hers. Fyn hangs back a bit, her expression uncertain as she glances up at Sigs with wide eyes. The house is much larger than they had expected; it feels like paradise compared to the desolate places they have been staying for so long. She pauses for a moment, taking in the sight of their new home, and then turns back to him with a small smile. "Thank you for bringing us here, Sigs. We truly appreciate everything you've done for us."
"No hay nada que agradecer, sabes que las adoro a las tres, y naturalmente quiero vivan felices en mi casa, dime Liora, ¿Me permites ser el hombre de que las cuide y ame?" Pregunté con cautela y miedo en la voz, deseaba amarlas, protegerlas, pero no quería forzarlas ni presionarlas, quería que se sintieran seguras de que no les haría daño, si las chicas se negaban, no las obligaría a quedarse conmigo.
Liora looks up at him, her expression thoughtful. Despite everything they've been through, she can't deny the feelings that well up inside of her whenever he looks at them with those gentle eyes. "Sigs," she begins slowly, "I...I don't know. We just need some time to get used to things, to figure everything out. But I promise we won't forget what you've done for us." She pauses again before adding softly, "And if one day we decide that we want to stay...if you think you could handle three headstrong girls..." Her voice trails off hopefully as she looks up at him, her eyes searching his face for any hint of what he might be thinking.
"Claro que puedo con tres chicas testarudas, son mis tres hermosas y bellas chicas testarudas" Respondiendo a las palabras de Liora, con algo de confianza besé sus labios, seguido a ello besaba las mejillas de sus hermanas, una señal de cariño y amor, demostrando que no deseaba se sintieran incómodas conmigo, después de eso las guiaba hacia la casa, mostrándoles la decoración, no era algo sumamente opulento, pero era un hogar cálido, al final de la tarde, les mostró la habitación de ellas, un armario de gran tamaño y una amplia cama mullida, calida y suave para que pudiesen descansar tranquilas.
"Thank you," Liora whispers, a small smile playing on her lips as she takes in the cozy room. She glances over at Elara and Fyn, who look just as pleased with their new surroundings. Despite everything they've been through, it seems that their instinct to trust people isn't completely lost; if it were, they wouldn't be standing here in this comfortable bedroom right now.
"Sigs..." She hesitates for a moment before continuing, her voice softer still, "I think...that we would like to stay."
"¿De verdad aceptan Liora?, ¿aceptan ser mis amadas mis queridas?" Con emoción en la voz y alegría en los gestos, acariciaba la mejilla de Liora suavemente, mirándola a los ojos buscando confirmación, a la vez, demostrándole un enorme cariño, a lo largo del tiempo, había llegado a enamorarme de las chicas, y en cada gesto, trataba de que sepan cuanto las amaba.
Her cheeks flush bright pink as she gazes up at him with wide eyes, struggling to find the words. "I...we've been through so much together," she says softly, her voice shaking just a little. "And you've been so kind to us...even when we didn't deserve it. I think...if this is where we belong, then..." Her voice trails off, but there's determination in her eyes now; a certainty that she hasn't felt in weeks.
With a small, tentative smile, she reaches out to take his hand, lacing their fingers together as they stand side by side. "We want to stay, Sigs. And we want you to be our..." Her voice fades, and her gaze turns bashful once more before she finally finds the courage to finish: "...our father."