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Occupied with working out how she would manage to get herself up without making a total fool of herself, Lia had barely taken notice of the additional water. What did catch her attention was the helping hand and words of concern; goodness, she must have looked like a fool! Had he seen her fall? Was her first impression at the festival besmirched already? Were it not for the many years of etiquette lessons, Lia would probably have burst into tears in that very moment. 

Lia looked up at him--and up and up and up some more, because this giant of a man towered over her even while kneeling--and was met with what she initially mistook for the sun itself. Initially, she thought her eyes deceived her, the vision of a man who was one with fire itself coming off as rather jarring at first. Her blue eyes looked him over curiously, inspecting the first of the land based individual she had the grace of meeting. He must have been strong, his physical appearance domineering and strength etched all over his body. As she reached up to take his hand with her left, she noticed a peculiar image on his inner arm. A pair of wings? She didn't think she had ever seen such a Mark before--

Wait wait wait he was [I]Marked[/I]! Like she was! This couldn't have been pure coincidence! The gods themselves must have arranged for this meeting between them! Of course, she would have rather not looked like a complete fool, but this was not happenstance. This was [I]destiny[/I]!

Snapping out of her thoughts, Lia composed herself a little more properly. Or at least she tried to, unable to contain her giddiness as she was positively beaming up at him. Taking the kind soul's hand gratefully, with some help Lia was able to stand. The comparison to the sun was accurate, his hand much warmer than any she had ever touched. After a few seconds of wobbling, she sighed in relief. This whole legs and air nonsense was dreadful! But more importantly, she had to mind her manners--no need for her future husband to think her rude!

[color=94fcfc]"You have my sincerest gratitude, kind one!"[/color] Lia bounced in place as she thanked him, her eyes bright and hopeful. [color=94fcfc]"Your concern is most appreciated, I am still getting used to legs, but I assure you I learn quickly! You mustn't think that I can't--I can and I will conquer this for our sake!"[/color] Her words came out quickly and full of energy, her excitement getting the best of her. [color=94fcfc]"This meeting was fate! The canal shall bear our names as proof of this special day: the day that you and I met and became intertwined in each other's lives!"[/color] 

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