[oom] training ground

[nerves_of_ice]

He'd made a promise, and he intends to deliver. He just also intends to make sure it's not the sort of thing that draws an audience - especially not any of the kids.

It takes a little while to find a clearing further out but within reasonable distance of the hut, then a little bit longer to set it up with a waterproof chest and some basic equipment. But eventually it's ready, or good enough as.

Once the goats are taken care of for the morning, he takes up position under the usual shade tree to scratch out a few notes in his latest journal and to wait for Sharon to drop by. If she's got time this afternoon, if she's not busy with Shuri or Ayo, well, then they'll see.

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[from_the_outside]

Today, for the first time in a while, Nakia was home and had a little free time. It had been so nice to spend some time with her friend, to wander the marketplace and shop and chat and gossip. Nakia's excited about the outreach program, as she should be, but she's just as invested in Sharon's stories about everything that's been happening in her absence.

So Sharon's step is light and her shoulders are relaxed as she heads back down to the hut by the lake. She doesn't break stride as she catches sight of the familiar figure under the shade tree, only detours, slightly, hitching her ever-present tote up more comfortably onto her shoulder as she comes near, teasing. "Hey, stranger."