*
The streets were beginning to empty as Noor and Fareed stood outside the house, staring quietly at each other. Her bag was at her feet, while her eyes were fixed on her new 'master'.
"Come." Fareed ordered, turning toward his horse which was staring quizzically at both of them.
As he untied the reins from the wooden post, Fareed noticed that Noor hadn't moved an inch. Slowly, he turned to face her. "I believe I made myself very audible the first time I spoke." he said icily.
Still, Noor didn't say a word. She simply continued to stare at him blankly.
"Are you perhaps unable to hear me? Or have you suddenly become deaf?" he raised an eyebrow infinitesimally. Noor shuffled her feet quietly, biting her lip.
Fareed continued to stare at her, what little patience he had beginning t
