some things in life are undeniable

Koa

Don't take this the wrong way
You knew who I was with every step that I ran to you

The walk home hand-in-hand is coated with a warm, metallic haze. Not golden, maybe, but certainly silver: precious and argent, polished and keen, something to be cherished and polished and adored. Behind them the sound of the ocean creates a beat beneath the hum of voices and partying, but for once Koa doesn't feel a need to be where the action is. He's perfectly content - more than content - to be exactly here.

So much so that even the reminder of their very uncertain relationship status isn't enough to dislodge his ease. Taking Soh's hand between both of his, Koa raises it to his lips. "I know," he answers, an earnest smile highlighting the promise in his eyes. Not a commitment of what their future is, but a promise that he hasn't forgotten, that she will get an answer when he's ready, if she can wait that long.

Releasing Soh's hand so she can hunt for her key, Koa shoves his own into the pockets of his shorts. "I think maybe it's better if you hold onto it for now," the young man replies thoughtfully, furrowing his brows. "Noe already went back home, and I'd hate for it to be... damaged, in transport. But I'm sure I can get her to make another trip out soon..." He pauses, thinking, and then an idea hits. "Maybe for the pool party?" Not something he'd planned on attending, but what better excuse to get his sister off her guard, already safe in Torchline and near enough to Haulani that afterwards they can easily spirit her away?

Only blue or black days
Electing strange perfections in any stranger I choose