Jack stood atop the arched bridge, staring at the flowing river underneath, appreciating the swimming ducks and floating flowers. Blossom petals danced in the wind, not only creating a serene and beautiful environment, but carrying with them a fragrance of spirit plants.
It was… like a scene out of a painting that could be auctioned for a ridiculous amount of money. That thought put a smile on Jack's face, even if he no longer valued money. With a duck that could make gold with every step, and an alligator could turn even the wind to crystal, money in itself no longer had any value. Now, what he valued were rare and hard to find resources. Oh, and unique and talented individuals.
"Have you thought about my proposal?" Jack asked, even though no one seemed to be around him save the ducks in the river underneath.
Only the blowing wind answered him. That is, until, the dancing blossom petals all came together to make the outline of a young woman.
