Sing to me, I am not doing well
Getting tired of my own words
The wind had died down, and it was quiet. Beyond the reach of torches, bonfires and lanterns the darkness lay absolute, a tangible matter that transformed the city below into a multitude of islets connected by those brave enough to cross the void. From her perch on a rooftop high up along the elevation, Haulani appeared a crazed gathering of fireflies. Their fearlessness in walking this dark night would never cease to amaze her. Even now, swigging from a bottle someone had shoved into her hands, the memory of terror lingered like an acrid taste on her tongue, that no amount of alcohol could wash away. Ironically, it felt both safer and more dangerous to be outside. No doors could be knocked on, to beg entrance by a familiar voice twisted by fear and desperation. But, if anything should happen, there was nowhere to hide, either... Getting tired of my own words
Glancing over her shoulder, the ancient took in the underbelly of the building behind her. Likely an inn or hostel or maybe even a brothel, lights spilled out from windows up three levels or more. It wouldn't make for much of a shelter. Too many people inside. Too many drunken idiots running in and out. Their laughter grated on her and she stood from her crouch, swaying slightly as the buzzin her head intensified.
Maybe she was a little drunk too. Ha! Idiot.
With the bottle pinched between two fingers, Maea balanced her way precariously along the roof. Staggering occasionally, she tried to figure out which way the Fingers lay. Somewhere.... that way? And down. She'd have to make it down, down, down all the steps and bridges and ladders, and it seemed an awful lot of work. Stopping at the edge of the roof, her boots slipped on the rules and she stared down. The boardwalk below didn't look too far. She could jump it, right? It was landing that would be tricky. Especially since she didn't want to spill any of the rum.
Sing to me, cause I can't hear myself
through the loudness of my own hurts
through the loudness of my own hurts
base inspired by Odd <3
