#⛴ A ᴠᴏɪᴄᴇ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜsᴛᴀɴᴅs ᴛʜᴇ ᴡɪɴᴅ ﹙ɪᴄ﹚

[starlixir]

❝My apologies for zomin' out like that. I'm just worried for my brother is all. Can ya repeat that?❞

The words is rushed together. As if she's trying to get her point across.

Then again, this is the same woman who is battling the concern within her as well as the helplessness she felt. Glances being thrown in the direction of the small shack of Shady Belle, housing her injured brother. She didn't dare go anywhere near, hating that she may never leave his side if she stuck around enough. And yet she felt herself worried about that she might be abandoning him.

[seeasunset]

❝One of my cats is having a birthday party. Gonna be seven today.❞

[sailingtempest]

❝Catch me!❞

And she is doing the trust fall.

[seaofbeachystars]

{Starter from s.c. for: @ofkcrctur}

❖

❝Would a song of your choice help ease whatever trouble off your mind?❞

Although the soft voice carried over, Alfira moved to sit herself across from Jack. Her lute being set gently in her lap, ready to be picked up again and played. If the option has been chosen. Despite some who has been up, exchanging words with one another, everyone has retired back to their tents or wherever they had slept. Not Alfira. Apparently not this man either.

From what she could see from the distance, something is troubling him. Or perhaps it's the trick of the eyes. Maybe he is just thinking and she came to intrude on his peaceful moments.

An apologetic smile tugged at her lips.

❝My apologies for interrupting you if you were in deep thought. You looked troubled with whatever worries and thoughts plagued your mind. Maybe it's a long day for you, correct?❞

[tidalsoul]

{Starter from s.c. for: @alaikhadal}

❖

A series of tongue clicking from Firtha. A warning before she slipped quietly next to the other. A way to signal that she had approached. Otherwise, she would have startled someone. Despite her hands folding behind her back, she held a steady gaze to the scene before her.

❝When will people learn that sticking their nose in someone else's business will result in more trouble than what it is worth?❞ And one that could also be pointed towards her as well. Curiosity sometimes got the better of her and she stuck her nose into business where she didn't belong. Trouble came knocking. In the end, she always managed to get out of it. Even then, the question still being asked. Seeing how two men bickering at each other, eager to start some kind of fight. Nobody batting an eye in their direction with an exception of steering away or stopping and seeing what will occur next. The hunger and the eagerness for something exciting can be seen in their eyes, even from where Firtha stood.

❝Do you know what made them start arguing? Or should I keep myself from asking? Ah, my apologies for intruding.❞

[starlixir]

There's a gentle squeeze from Nova. Not too hard or too firm to cause any pains or aches. Just enough to reassure him in any way. The doubt within his voice being noted.

❝You don't need to listen to them if it means pushing yourself into an uncomfortable situation. Perhaps you aren't the type to like to socialize and not everyone can be like that. Be friendly and outgoing.❞ Once upon a time, Nova used to be like that. Not socializing much and being quiet. Even now, she seemed a bit awkward in interacting with others.

❝Not exactly the same as you, but they always told me to speak louder. To put myself out there and not be quiet all the time. While I'm far from that nowadays, I'm still a bit awkward. So, I completely understand. Weeelllll, not completely, but ya get the picture.❞

Jin tried to focus solely on her face, forcing his gaze away from the crowd behind them .He didn't wish to catch a glimpse of their judgmental glances as he awkwardly learned to dance — he was already battling his own struggle to fit in, to be normal.

Which made him ponder about her. Watching her face, he noted her beauty, yet she also appeared strong. He wondered if, beyond her unfamiliarity with dancing, she also struggled with normalcy as he did.

❝ I would hope this would be less embarrassing . . . ❞ he murmured, though doubt had already crept into his voice. ❝ People say I stand around too much. They say I need to socialize more. ❞ He gave a faint shrug, despite her hand resting on his shoulder.

❝ Has anyone ever said the same to you ? ❞

[scientificcurixsity]

❝There's a floating DNA in the deep sea.❞

He's talking about the helicosalpa virgula.

Is he excited about learning a species of the ocean? Perhaps.

[starlixir]

{Starter from s.c. for: @asangel}

❖

There's a slight struggle as Nova balanced herself on her tiptoes. Her neck stretching a bit to place a gentle yet brief kiss right on the cheek. And right back flat on her feet with her arms crossing behind her back.

[seeasunset]

Your most beautiful feature

❝I guess I'll take that.❞

[seeasunset]

❝Never in a million years did I think you'll give me a flower, but I'm not turning away the kind gesture. I appreciate it.❞

{ OPEN.

"A flower for you."

[sailingtempest]

{Starter from s.c. for: @triggerbigger}

❖

❝Soooo, how was your day going?❞ An awkward smile tugging at the corner of Teresa's lips. One hand gently in the feathers of an emu and the other hand holding a milkshake. One of the few times she will ever drink something like this. Her gaze settling onto the unfamiliar face, not expecting anyone to turn around the corner and see her trying to get the big bird back into the building.

It's not that she stole the bird or anything, though it may come off as such. It's more along the lines the emu decided to escape, but would anyone believe her if she explained that?

Even more that these are one of the few times she managed to come back to Earth. It so happened to be the day things turned sideways for her.

[tidalsoul]

{Starter from s.c. for: @jfouler}

❖

❝Hey, sir! Sir! S i r!❞

And pops goes Firtha, appearing right in front of the other. Lips pulled upwards into a large grin, though there is some sort of pleading within her eyes. Well, one for the question ready to fumble out her mouth clumsily. It's not often she approached strangers. Let alone asking for favors.

❝Can I ask you something real quick? Are you able to be buddies with me to go through the aquarium over there? Apparently, they having a deal if you go with friends and I don't exactly have anyone to go with. Most of my friends are busy. You don't have to stick around afterwards. Just get in and leave afterwards!❞ Despite the small chatty she must have done, she had nudged her chin in the direction of a nautical-themed building.

She could pay full price, but what's the fun in that?

Plus, she wanted to see fishes. Yeah, she could go back to the waters. At the same time, she wanted to know what kind of fishes humans kept. Perhaps they held ones she never seen before outside of her home. Maybe get a gift or two and show it off to her brother, who probably will laugh in her face about how ridiculous the items were from the giftshop.

[starlixir]

❝Sure thing, sir! Let's go ask that lovely lady over there to make ya burger! What do ya want on it? Onions, pickles, tomatoes? Perhaps even ketchup?❞

"I don't want my burger to be made by five guys. I want it to be made by a beautiful woman."

[starlixir]

{Continuing from (x) for: @ofspvrta}

❖

The burning concern of being overly talkative settling at the bottom of her stomach is ignored. Well, as best as she could. It's always those moments if she's being too much with rambling and being quiet coming to haunt her. Despite the thoughts being pushed to the back of her mind, her gaze slid over to what the other woman is doing.

A map? What kind of map?

The burning question is also being pushed away, not wanting to intrude on what the other is doing, especially if it means losing the focus. Instead, she cleared her throat. Her gaze going elsewhere, looking at the nearest wall. Worn from the years of the environment beating at it (the sun, the winds, even the battles that could have taken place here).

❝Two lives actually. I'm tryin' to make the most out of this second one. But.....it seems hard to reach out.❞

[seeasunset]

❝All you need is a good dose of vitamin sea.❞

[sailingtempest]

{Starter from s.c. for: @dalishborne}

❖

❝I'm not much of a make-up person, you know. It doesn't mean I can't do it every now and then, make myself look pretty for a special occasion. Say, where are we going again? I know Josephine mentioned something about a party.❞

Teresa didn't seem to pay much attention to any reaction or looks being given to her. Then again, she's too busy staring at herself in the mirror. The cold blade of the knife pressed against her upper cheek to help her line up to do an eyeliner. A perfect one, given her hands weren't always steady outside of fighting.