These were the times Rica really regretted leaving her homeland. The fact she couldn't get a moment's rest and had to tag along with a caravan through the bloody deserts was irking her to no end. She really needed the money, and she was lucky the caravan master allowed her to play the part of a guard. But still, she was bitter. The other guards, naturally, thought she was just a joke. Rica's been receiving dirty looks from them for a while now.
So there she was, leaning against one of the wagons as the group decided to take a break in the middle of nowhere. If it was up to her, no stops would be made, but she knew some people simply didn't have the stamina to roll with that. Still, the longer she had to be with them the more bitter she got. Heavens, even now she was absolutely busy glaring the sand beneath her to death. It was burning her bare feet, making her wear shoes!
Yes, the sand definitely deserved to die.
"Tired, Surly?" One of the guards threw the words her way with a smirk on his face, making her wince as she was torn from her thoughts. Rica looked up, and glared at the smiling man.
"Bite me." The woman replied bitterly, shoving herself away from the wagon and proceeding to the back of it. She got the message, alright. She was supposed to help the people off the wagon so they could stretch their limbs, at least. The guard laughed her reply off, making the Yoreiqi grit her teeth.
Grumbling under her breath, she went on her way, weaving her way through the people that were already off the wagons. Then it struck her. Why was she dodging them? It wasn't like they would have given her the same courtesy.
Spite rising within, she spotted a tall looking fellow going her way, and worse yet he was giving her the "I'm better than you" looks; or at least it seemed that way to her. Not hesitating a moment, Rica slammed her shoulder into him once she was close enough, her wings spreading just a little to help her regain balance afterwards. Then she glared darkly at him, daring him to say anything.
((That guy she hit could be Marius... or someone else. It's up to you, Nova))