V e i l N e b u l a
Caught up in a palentary world
The little star was growing more comfortable by the second.
And as she grew more comfortable, more delighted, more accepting of an unfamiliar and strange being, she also grew brighter. It was in her youthful, expressive features. Her vibrant smile. The way her stardust seemed to sparkle just a little more. And the way her heart shone warmer, hotter, as if straining against the confines of this mammalian shape. For once she didn't notice, didn't falter at how confining this shape was, perhaps because, like with Jane, this shape allowed her to be closer to this ethereal beauty who chimed with melody in each graceful shape, each flutter of that delicate shawl. Veil was an ample amount of time away from being able to start distinguishing emotions and feelings she may have for others, but she knew with each nuclear reaction in her chest; that this odd, gentle being was someone of importance. Whether that importance was to the world, or would be an importance to her - Veil wouldn't be able to know just yet. But for now. For now, Veil wasn't feeling like she was struggling in a sea of confusion. This being had offered her a raft, a chance of salvation.
And rather than let the mare hang off the side in the freezing waters . . .
Veil had moved aside on the raft, to Torielle could join her, while the isolating ship of loneliness and uncertainty could sink behind them, and allow a new ship to begin being built in it's wake. Because, Veil wanted to return the warmth she was receiving back to the chiming woman who moved so gracefully it was like a dance, and Veil had little to offer, but her friendship. It must have been the right choice, seeing just how brightly it made Torielle shine, bright enough to make Veil ponder if she really as the only star. But it wasn't just friendship Veil would come to offer. The promise, the chance to not be alone, to be able to communicate, to be able to experience the world, and be able to tell her story, the wonders and things she knew. She didn't have to divine to know Mercury was shining brighter down upon her, promising new adventures and a bright future of excitement. This would be the first step in securing her future on this rock.
And, she would happily walk towards the future with Tori's companionship.
She smiled, she couldn't help it when Torielle had agreed, the affirmative noise, the echoing, the conformation of friends. Veil didn't have words to express her gratitude, had heard the sound before, but it had been rare enough not have settled into her mind with meaning, and so instead the star smiled all the brighter, the small starlight captured in her flush-tinted eyes, the galaxies in those spheres seeming to shine brighter, warmer. Veil's ears than perked, hearing that soft, twinkling sound - her favorite of the noises she'd heard so far in this land, that reminded her of trickling streams, and the warmth of fresh baked, fruit filled pastries. In another time, another life; laughter may have been her first words in response to her love of the sound, and the way it lit people up as if they were stars themselves.
A final question, the sounds repeated from before.
It was enough to know she was confirming whatever travel Veil would do with her, to truly start this adventure and the star nodded eagerly, Yes. Let's. She was excited to see what came next, and as it was; she already trusted Torielle to lead her in the right direction, would willingly follow blindfolded if asked, but instead, her step gained an almost excited bounce, as she drew up next to Torielle's side, and walked step in step, enough of a lead given to Torielle for Veil to be able to follow with ease, but close enough that it wasn't just being led somewhere, it was a companionable walk to someplace new.
Because, to Veil's delight, they were friends.
FROM THE MOUTH
INSIDE THE MIND
@Torielle
Notes:: Veil's like, 'not sure what you said, but I like your energy when you said it, so sure?'
Could you be my super nova girl?
