Staring out over the waters as the Nautica Prima sailed to its next port, Cerek heard the soft footsteps approaching him.
"Good morning,Cerek.",the soothing voice of Coronis spoke like the calm waters he sailed on.
He turned and politely greeted her back,"Good morning".
"I noticed you didn't leave the vessel while we were in port.",Coronis questioned.
"It would not fair well for a Spartan to be wandering the streets of Athens," his tone showing the concern for his well-being."Our cities do not show a great love for each other."
"That's too bad,"she answered,her green eyes reflecting pity at the two great cities,"Both have much to offer the world. As a healer I look only at the person I treat as someone who needs my help not their culture or philosohical beliefs."
"I wish it were that simple,Coronis.",replied Cerek his eyes staring at the penetrating green of hers.
Her voice questioning but not alarmed asked,"Why do you stare at me so?"
Cerek, blinking his eyes and returning from his glassy stare answered,"I'm sorry,I didn't mean to.It's just...I know in Sparta our women are trained from a young time in the knowledge of things other than warfare. You remind me of those women....and their beauty."
Coronis'cheeks flushed with pink at Cerek's comment. As she stammered for a reply she saw the figure now approaching them and turned to Valygar.
"Are you Ok?,"asked Valygar noting the coloring hue of her cheeks as he approached.
"Yes,Valygar,I am fine."she said while glancing up ever slightly at Cerek still flushed at his words.
"I must attend to other duties,good morning again."Cerek turned noting her embarrassement yet unaware of the continuing glance that Coronis fixed upon him as he walked away.
[This message has been edited by Micah Aragorn (edited 11-16-2000).]