give me moonlight when I'm leaving; Posted on March 18, 2025 at 05:33:35 AM by Arroyo
She smiles and giggles at his gesture, and Arroyo feels his heart flutter at the sound of her voice. They make their way beneath the dripping boughs and settle in beside each other. It is still wet here, but most of the rain catches in the leaves before it drips down around them. The view of the ocean is lovely, calm waves against misting rain.
Mage introduces herself and explains that she followed him here from the Prairie. Arroyo is surprised at this, but he gives her a reassuring nod, listening intently. She explains that she had lived in the Prairie alongside Zev and his family, and that she had seen Arroyo with his family and saw how happy they were. This stirs something like pride in him and he smiles knowingly. His family is his happiness.
This is the first he has heard of Zevulun's departure from the Islands and he is sad to hear it. But, here she is, and even in these first moments of meeting, Arroyo feels at ease with her.
"Mage," he says, her name falling gently from his lips. "I am delighted that you followed me here." He gives her a playful wink. "Please stay." He holds her green eyes a moment so that she might feel the sincerity in his request. It's funny, but he feels a little silly now too, vulnerable. He smiles and looks at the ground.
"Have you ever been to Atlantis?" he asks, hopeful and excited by the prospect of knowing more about her. Replies: