[center]Primrose scowled into the darkness and resisted the urge to pick up a stone and throw it in anger. She settled for stuffing her hands under her armpits to warm up her fingers and glare at the darkness surrounding her. The small fire crackled and danced merrily in front of her, casting shadows across the ground. The little girl let out a small huff and took out her dirks and began to sharpen them to keep her mind off the topic of her anger. [i]Why[/i] Orion insisted she stay there while he dealt with a small goblin problem in a village not far from her she'll never know. He always went on and on how she needed to practice to hone her skills but what better practice than a few goblins? How was she going to get better if she didn't actually fight? But no. Instead she was stuck at their campsite. Cold. While her brother got to go fight. She wasn't afraid darn it! She could fight but Orion never let her prove herself! She wanted to help people like her father did. She hated being a weak link and lagging Orion down.

She huffed slightly and threw another stick on the fire. However, a noise in the dark of the forest had the girl snapping to attention. Her bright blues eyes darted to and fro, ears straining as she listened; barely breathing. It was very faint but she could swear she heard the tromp of boots. At first she thought it was Orion but the closer she listened the more she knew that wasn't true. Her brother walked with a soft tread, almost silent. These foot steps were loud, obnoxious. As if the owners didn't care if they were heard. And they were getting closer and closer to her camp. Quick as a flash, Primrose had the fire put out and her dirks back on her belt. She silently retreated into the darkness and crouched behind a tree, knowing her cloak would allow her to remain unseen. She wasn't as good at it as Orion but she was decent enough to get her by.

She didn't have long to wait before a pair of men came into sight. They were sporting torches and were talking loudly. Primrose held her breath as they spotted her fire and went to investigate. Realizing this was her cue to leave, the little girl began making her way through the dark on quiet feet. She knew Orion had headed north and glanced up at the sky. There. There was the North Star. That would guide her north. She glanced back at the direction of her campsite before heading through the forest, hoping she got to the village before Orion left. No need to play hide and seek in a world full of danger. She just needed to find Orion before something else found her. Easy, right? Hopefully.[/center]