some people are born with tornadoes in their lives
but constellations in their eyes
Her hesitation causes a frown to pull at his lips, bit he obligingly lowers his arms and slows before he reaches her. Whatever has her so ill at ease, Maru won't force it to the surface just yet. Usually she is quite forthcoming after all, even when she has made a mistake, and sure enough the confession comes thrumming in desperate throes and tones across their link.
Again he motions to embrace her as she moves closer, only to startle as her swift transformation - something he's used to in any other circumstance - ends in a creature he does not recognize as his daughter. Her flailing and the distress in her assurance drives him to action, gentle hands finding her underbelly and helping her remain a level, horizontal position as he would for any other disoriented shark. Keeping his hand moving slowly to keep her gills open and moving. Oh, my girl. Why do you seek them so ardently when the spirits remain stubbornly occupying their shrines? Surely her first curse had made a lasting impact?
Maru continues moving with her wherever she goes, waiting for either another transformation or merely to help her keep her physical bearings in an unfamiliar form. Purpose and happiness are not found in meeting a deity, Delta. You only risk yourself more the harder you pursue them, so why?
Again he motions to embrace her as she moves closer, only to startle as her swift transformation - something he's used to in any other circumstance - ends in a creature he does not recognize as his daughter. Her flailing and the distress in her assurance drives him to action, gentle hands finding her underbelly and helping her remain a level, horizontal position as he would for any other disoriented shark. Keeping his hand moving slowly to keep her gills open and moving. Oh, my girl. Why do you seek them so ardently when the spirits remain stubbornly occupying their shrines? Surely her first curse had made a lasting impact?
Maru continues moving with her wherever she goes, waiting for either another transformation or merely to help her keep her physical bearings in an unfamiliar form. Purpose and happiness are not found in meeting a deity, Delta. You only risk yourself more the harder you pursue them, so why?
others are born with stars at their feet
but their souls are lost at sea
