The world around her seemed to be at a stand still, the warmth of the sun embracing her fur. The soft blow of the breeze tickling her skin. And yet she breaks the calmness with her over eager wiggling. Pale eyes cannot help but linger further upon the younger and bigger stranger she had almost collided with. Her apologies still fresh from her lips as the low timbre of his voice causes lain ears to perk and listen with a devotion. The words that grace her causes her wiggles to expand and she seemingly seems to rock to and fro at the acceptance of her intrusion. But it is the next words that give a moment of pause, no longer vibrating with each word. Afraid? A innocently puzzled look frames her face as she looks back, pale eyes looking on with nothing but love for the peaks as a melodic laugh escapes almost breathily.
"Not afraid.." as she turns to look back at him, wiggles once again starting.
".. perhaps nervous? She attempts to cover up her mishap with a low laugh. So lost in her own world she hadn't realized how much her body was giving away her turmoil.
"I need to see someone this way." The honesty in her words strikes a chord in her heart and it is a sadness that pulls so hard. For a moment she battles the tears in her pale eyes at why she must go. The return to Asteraia although brief would still take a toll on her. For there was nothing in this world that could defeat death and oh how her heart ached and moaned at what she no longer has to hold and cherish.
Ears flick at his next words and the dim light in her eyes brighten at his offer, another round of wiggles exploding as she closes the distance to settle along side him, looking up with a grin as sweet words escape.
"Oh yes please! That would be lovely." His offer warms her, a gesture she will not forget.
"I am Semele.." She grins more.
"..I am going to Asteraia, have you been there?" She questions her new travel companion. It was a beautiful place, the plains in which she had been born. Memories of her siblings cause a sweet sigh of relief. So much happiness, so long ago. She knows nothing of their whereabouts now, alone in a sense. The last of her era and what she would do to get it all back if but for a brief moment. She had the mountains now, a piece of her heart now forever within the peaks but Asteraia was her breath and she needed one last inhale.
As she patiently waits along his side, wiggles once more uncontrollable; his kindness was soothing her nerves. For if but a moment she puts on a brave face, knowing when her feet linger upon the plains her heart will shatter. Right now, well right now she will enjoy his company; cherish the fact she will not be going alone. Hoping perhaps he will become.. a friend? At that delightful idea she grins once more up at him, pale eyes squinting against the happiness forced upon her face. Maybe this wouldn't be too bad, right?
you hold me in your hands
FIFTEEN - NO HEART - NO SOUL - SISTER OF SIX IFRIT & EVERLYSE