Nova
It takes just one star to pierce a universe of darkness.
Despite it being the literal desert, there's still an undertone of Deepfrost. The sun shines down, but the heat doesn't sink as deep. It feels muted, more pretty than functional - but maybe that's just Nova.
She stands at the railing of the skyship with Caly, looking out over Hak Etme without really looking at it, overlaying the disappointment in her mother's eyes on top of the bland scenery. Her arms wrap around her sides, clutching at the pieces of herself to hold them together, willing them to be stronger, to be better. But no matter how tightly she grasps, she still feels pathetic and weak, inadequate. Even with all the abilities and magic and determination, she'd failed. And worst of all, she failed their mom.
For once, she's quiet. No stream of words or thoughts flood towards Caly. No giggles or bright laughter. No magic flickering in the air around her. She's just - quiet. She silently stares at nothing, feeling numb and void.
She stands at the railing of the skyship with Caly, looking out over Hak Etme without really looking at it, overlaying the disappointment in her mother's eyes on top of the bland scenery. Her arms wrap around her sides, clutching at the pieces of herself to hold them together, willing them to be stronger, to be better. But no matter how tightly she grasps, she still feels pathetic and weak, inadequate. Even with all the abilities and magic and determination, she'd failed. And worst of all, she failed their mom.
For once, she's quiet. No stream of words or thoughts flood towards Caly. No giggles or bright laughter. No magic flickering in the air around her. She's just - quiet. She silently stares at nothing, feeling numb and void.
