Chapter 16: Flower Field

In a vast flower field in Velen, two people were sitting on a checkered tablecloth, beside them, a basket, full of food and drink.

Those two were of course Shani and Mikael.

They were wearing casual dresses, well, as casual as Mikael could dress, as he had limited clothing on his name…

Shani was calmly knitting a flower garland, making it into a crown for someone to wear later, while Mikael just watched her as the wind blew, the nice smell of the flowers hitting their noses, making them comfortable.

"So, this friend of yours, when did you meet her?" asked Mikael casually.

"At the academy." she answered, humming a song that Mikael didn't know. "We stood for each other there, as we are the two students that are actually poor… me and her used to steal rare ingredients from the warehouse of the academy so we could pay our tuition."

"But?"

"She… dropped out, after a year." she said sadly. "Their parents couldn't handle it anymore, even when she used the money that we got from selling those ingredients, it's still not enough."

Mikael hummed. "You've come from humble beginnings?"

"Yes." Shani chuckled softly. "My father died when I was little, and me and my mother went through tough times… but… My mother met my stepfather, who is a nice man. A simple farmer. He offered to try to fund my education… It's quite a burden however, so like I said, I sold some supplies from the school to the outside."

Mikael looked at Shani rather fondly after she said that, she noticed that, and she questioned it. "What?" she asked, a bit amused at his expression.

"You're quite a hard worker." stated Mikael. "I probably would've just given up if I ever put in your position."

"Thanks." she smiled softly at him. "But, I certainly have it easier than you… being one-armed your whole life must be… tiring."

"Honestly, it's hard to explain." said Mikael. "I lied about being one-armed my whole life, well, kind of."

"Meaning?" she said, frowning as he said that.

"Well, I'm one-armed my whole life, my whole life in this world at least." stated Mikael.

"This world?" Shani raised her eyebrow.

"It's fine if you don't believe me, you'd be better to just assume that I'm lying to be honest."

"No, no, no, tell me." she insisted. "I've heard crazier things in my life."

Mikael sighed. "Well… I've come from another world."

"As in… not of this continent?"

"No, as in, not of this reality," said Mikael. "In my previous world… There was a war… and I was a soldier, a bloody good one at that. But… I was hit by a bombardment, and the next thing I know, I woke up in the arms of a certain someone…"

"Bombardment?" questioned Shani. "What's that?"

"Like a bunch of gunpowder exploding at the same time." added Mikael. "You have gunpowder in this world right?"

Shani just stared at him in confusion, which made him sighed. "Anyway, not important, the important thing is that I died…"

"Okay… and who is this 'certain someone'?" questioned Shani, ever curious.

"Oh you know him, Geralt of Rivia, your old 'fling'." chuckled Mikael, making Shani scowl.

"What? Still haven't moved on?" teased Mikael.

"No." scoffed Shani. "I've moved on, just a bit annoyed that I haven't heard of him in a long time."

"Well, he's a witcher, he's in the path, always has, and always will be." commented Mikael softly.

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"True…" murmured Shani. She then stared at him, her hazel eyes shining as the sun rays kissed her skin. "But let's not talk about him, I have you here, we're on a date, let's talk more about you."

"Alright." chuckled Mikael. "What do you want to know?"

"Ever been in a… relationship?" questioned Shani. "In this world, I mean, I don't quite care about your other world or whatever that is…"

"Wow, you've taken this rather lightly huh." whistled Mikael. "But no, ever since I got here, I haven't gotten into a relationship at all, I am maidenless through and through."

"A funny word." giggled Shani. "Maidenless."

"Well, it's true, I haven't gotten any maidens at all."

"What about those girls at the brothel huh?" Shani said, amusement in her tone.

Mikael coughed in embarrassment. "Well, they aren't maidens."

"Well, what counts as maidens to you?"

"You." Mikael said. "A woman who is beautiful, quite charming, I would love to know you more."

Shani's cheeks turned red as she smiled at him softly. "Look at you, got a sweet tongue…"

"Hey, I speak facts." shrugged Mikael, taking a deep breath, smelling the nice smell of the flowers around them. He then looked at the flower garland that had been finished. "Wear it."

"Oh no, it's for tomorrow." she refused, maybe embarrassed to wear it.

"Come on, I want to see you wearing it." insisted Mikael.

Shani sighed, "Fine."

She then wore the garland she made, a crown made of colorful flowers. It looked really good when she wore it.

"So, how do I look?" she questioned.

"Beautiful." Mikael answered, smiling warmly at her. "It matches your eyes… and your hair."

"Thanks." she smiled back, her cheeks flushed a bit.

Mikael then turned to the flower field once more, admiring the beautiful landscape. As the wind blew through the field, the flower was blown as well. Petals were all over the place, following the wind as the sun shines brightly at them.

"Listen Shani," said Mikael suddenly. "You sure you want to take me to your friend's wedding?"

Shani frowned as she heard that. "What? Stepping down now?"

"No… it's just… I'm not really an ideal date to show your best friend and her family, am I." he said, pointing at his missing right arm.

Shani groaned as she heard that. "Honestly Mikael, I don't care if you don't have an arm or not, you're a great guy, and I enjoy your company, that's the most important point, not if you have a missing arm or not…"

Mikael smiled. "Alright, if you insist."

Shani nodded, and she turned her body to him, facing Mikael completely. She grabbed the basket beside her, and took something, a deck of Gwent cards. "Now, let's play Gwent, I want to have revenge on last time."

She then slammed the deck of cards in front of Mikael, and she gave her a challenging look.

Mikael rolled his eyes. "Whatever amuses you, my lady."

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