like the holding of hands
like the breaking of glass
like the breaking of glass
S
he knows how easy it can be to wander endlessly through the waves of sand - to forever be searching for your way back home while the desert consumes you whole. She knows how easy it can be to let the dunes open their jaws and swallow you whole. That is when the jaws open wide and a breeze like a yawn rolls across the shifting hills.
With the breeze comes a man. He is alive with the splendor of the sun - of a Solis blessed child - as it rises behind him, casting a long shadow across the sand. The tattoos on his skin seem to shimmer with each step. She watches the way his muscles move beneath the warmth of his hide and the stories etched into his skin.
”If you are trying to find the Court, I regret to inform you it is the other way. Perhaps I can escort you?”
She turns to look at him when he speaks, the softness of his voice surprising her in a world so harsh. In a court who’s crown jewel has been the hardiness of their warriors, the toughness of their people. She has always loved their wildness, their boundless fervor, their passion.
”I am Orestes.”
“Thank you! I would really appreciate the guidance.” Her voice is singsong sweet. “It’s so easy to get turned around, I’m afraid I’d be lost if you hadn’t come along.” She stretches her wings, once, before she leaps. She barely hovers above the ground, using her wings to glide on the air towards him. “I’m Anemone.” She lands a few paces from him, so that he may not have to climb the entire dune again.
Her excitement bubbles out before she can stop it. “Is the city very far?” She chirps. “I’ve heard that it’s not much to look at. I’m sorry, that sounded so rude. I just meant that Solterrans don’t like to decorate. Or, I guess they do, they just don’t have much to decorate with. Just banners of Solis. Well I’m not sure, actually. I really only know what other people have told me and what I’ve read.” She takes a breath before quickly continuing, “I’m sorry, I’m sure it’s very beautiful.”
Someone, please stop her.
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