He'd traveled far to reach this town, some small and virtually unknown port. It was peaceful really, quiet and just what Dominik had been searching for. As he reached the top of the hill he stopped, looking down on the little town, the type that rarely saw trouble, where any serious crime was considered to be myth. The people were almost frightening in their bliss, but he needed this opportunity to relax and get away from all of the hustle and bustle of the cities where he did business. Yes, this place was perfect for him and he broke off the small path that would lead him into town, instead opting for a chance to stretch his wings before he went back into society.
Navigating a thinner trail into the woods, he set down his bags and took off his coat before releasing his wings from the binds wrapped around them, unfurling the mass of black feathers and reaching upwards to the sky for a prolonged moment, enjoying the feeling of the sun against his skin. Happy for the chance he had, he ran back out and shot up into the air, catching the wind on his wings and flapping to gain altitude. He did not notice at first, though, that a girl had been coming up the path and was now staring at him as he dove and twirled in the air above the water. He remained oblivious that eyes rested on him, though, absorbed in his own thoughts as he looked down at the water.
Dominik had heard stories about the ocean on his travels, stories of creatures both glorious and frightening, though he saw nothing now but small schools of fish darting beneath the surface. Content with his short flight, he beat the air furiously to make a quick return to the spot where he'd left his belongings. Now, though, he noticed the girl that was still standing motionless, watching him as he came down to land. Frightened that somebody had seen him, he darted behind the trees, snatched up the things he'd left hidden and ran deeper into the woods, all the while tucking his wings close to his back.
The girl had followed him, though, and when he heard the familiar snapping of twigs and crunching of leaves he cursed and ducked behind a group of bushes in hopes that the girl would pass him and he could then make his escape. He stayed motionless for what seemed like hours until he was sure nobody was around anymore then relaxed as he heaved a sigh of relief. Securing his wings in place again so they wouldn't be as noticeable, he slipped on his coat over them to create the illusion that they weren't even there.
What Dominik didn't know, however, was that the girl had returned with news to her village, explaining to her friends that there was a flying man hiding in the woods. Of course they didn't believe her, but she knew she'd seen him, had gotten a good look at him. When he came into town later that evening, though, the girl's friends told her that they'd seen a new guy come in. Curious to see if she could catch a glimpse of his wings again, she followed him out to the docks where she tried to stay hidden behind a stack of crates, watching from the corner as the tall man looked down at the water lapping against the wooden posts supporting the main dock. She thought he looked as if he were thinking, which captured her further attention as she wondered what someone like him might be thinking about in that very moment.