The flower that blooms in adversity
Feet spread and offenses at the ready, Nova was more than prepared to prove exactly how capable she was. If Marcus didn't think she was strong enough, she would just show him by jumping into the water and getting out herself; but as he spoke, he was calm and collected, claiming belief in her abilities while adding the lazy argument that it wasn't worth her time or effort. Nova wasn't sure she believed him about either point, but he didn't look like he was lying, and the invisible fur along her spine began to settle with an unconvinced "Hm."
His lighter tone didn't immediately brighten her mood, yet he'd certainly caught her attention. The frigid air began to shift again, calming into the quiet breeze of the forest as she looked to where he'd glanced as if she could see whatever lay beyond. She pursed her lips, remembering the pretty forest where the masquerade ball had been. Although it'd been cool, the festivities were what made it interesting, and she was more inclined to explore the portals.
Until Marcus made a competition out of it.
Nova tried to contain the excitement that suddenly threatened to take hold, her eyes gleaming as she lifted her nose stubbornly in the air. "Fine." Then, before he could try getting a jump on her, Nova turned and sprinted towards the woods with a burst of sparkles, shouting a giggled challenge over her shoulder, "First one there gets to hide!"
[FIN]
His lighter tone didn't immediately brighten her mood, yet he'd certainly caught her attention. The frigid air began to shift again, calming into the quiet breeze of the forest as she looked to where he'd glanced as if she could see whatever lay beyond. She pursed her lips, remembering the pretty forest where the masquerade ball had been. Although it'd been cool, the festivities were what made it interesting, and she was more inclined to explore the portals.
Until Marcus made a competition out of it.
Nova tried to contain the excitement that suddenly threatened to take hold, her eyes gleaming as she lifted her nose stubbornly in the air. "Fine." Then, before he could try getting a jump on her, Nova turned and sprinted towards the woods with a burst of sparkles, shouting a giggled challenge over her shoulder, "First one there gets to hide!"
[FIN]
Nova
is the most rare and beautiful of all.
