[Ardel's Bookstore] Autumn Leaves

She watched and she observed Joshua. His knack to remain silence only bothered the fox, he didn't even visually acknowledge her requests, he just does it. In all her years it was the silent ones that were hard to figure out, simply because they did not talk. Communication is key for two people to know one another, this one was refusing her that privilege. Was she offended? Not exactly, but it was bothersome on her part.

The boy even denied her hope for an answer to her question, she would get her book but that no longer satisfied her. Savannah's ears drooped and her expression fell. It felt as if he was forcing himself to be around her. "I met a young Swedish lad on a field littered of humans, he was one of the few still breathing from his wounds." She began. There wasn't much of a point to make from her tale, but he felt like sharing it regardless.

"I traversed the plains finding any survivors, each one I found I would ask them that question I asked you." Savannah reached her hand take take take the book from Joshua. She raised it up to eye level and gazed over it briefly. It brought out a small smile, possibly from the past memories. "Each one gave self centred answers. Not that to think of ones self is wrong, but this boy said something different."

She folded her arms and held the book close to her chest as if to treasure it. The fox gave Joshua a longing look. "He told me that he did not know, he was lost and sort to seek an answer in the Holy lands. That was when I shattered his faith and beliefs, at first the lad thought I was an angel or agent of the devil, but am I neither for I am a fox. I catered for the boy and we ended up travel for the rest of his days." Savannah heaved a sigh.

The only down fall to her ventures was the lifespan of her companions. "I believe this is all." She said in answer to his question.