Over the course of the following fall , Talashar and Raistlin grew close, in the way that children do.  She would play with him, teasing him about this or that, and he (having grown bold in her presence) would tease back, mostly about her heritage.  As winter set in, however, Raistlin had to return full time to the school where he studied, and Talashar would remain in Solace, where she was forced into inanities such as housework, and laundry.  Often times she would consider sneaking away from the small house and travelling to the school to visit her only friend.  But, she never did, for fear of getting lost or freezing on the trip alone.



Winter seemed to last forever, but as it faded into spring Talashar became elated with thoughts of seeing her dearest companion again, and relished the idea of perhaps throwing him in the mud.  Just for childish amusement. 



But this never happened.





*end of flashback*