Nova
It takes just one star to pierce a universe of darkness.
The lack of understanding bites at the numbness, emotions snapping back in response. Her arms fall away into tight fists, teeth baring as she snaps, "I shouldn't need to try again!" A nearby couple glance their way, but Nova's gaze is on Caly, unable to get why she doesn't just know.
The initial shock gives way to a seething anger, face twisted into a grimace, a mixture of pain and disgust and too many emotions to name, coiling inwards. "I'm supposed to be strong. I'm supposed to get it right the first time. I'm supposed to be a good daughter." Everything else has always come naturally, and she's convinced herself that anyone who says otherwise is lying, but how could she fail the most important person in their lives? How can she still believe she's strong and powerful if she can't do this simple thing? And more importantly - Nova sucks in a doubtful breath. "How can mom still love me and look like that?" It felt like looking at a broken toy and still claiming to love it when it's nothing more than a useless pile of pieces, disappointed that it used to be something beautiful and fun.
The initial shock gives way to a seething anger, face twisted into a grimace, a mixture of pain and disgust and too many emotions to name, coiling inwards. "I'm supposed to be strong. I'm supposed to get it right the first time. I'm supposed to be a good daughter." Everything else has always come naturally, and she's convinced herself that anyone who says otherwise is lying, but how could she fail the most important person in their lives? How can she still believe she's strong and powerful if she can't do this simple thing? And more importantly - Nova sucks in a doubtful breath. "How can mom still love me and look like that?" It felt like looking at a broken toy and still claiming to love it when it's nothing more than a useless pile of pieces, disappointed that it used to be something beautiful and fun.
