A glint of a smile disappeared into a veneer of casual innocence and Azure stepped back, merging with the group gathered around the machine. Her newfound partner in crime was neither shy nor hesitant, and quite admirably devoted to the role. When he pushed the player who was next in line, Azure found herself in the way, getting pushed herself as the man staggered backwards. Her hand slipped into his pocket like it belonged there and sipped out gratefully while she frowned at the perceived insult of being knocked into once again.
When the panther stretched threateningly where the man had stood, Azure had to stifle an incredulous laugh. Those gathered around the carnival attraction moved back as one and Azure began to slowly weave her way through the growing crowd. As she went, she felt under her fingers in the pockets and purses of the unknowingly generous, bits and trinkets that felt interesting or valuable.
People didn't pay her much mind in the commotion the panther fueled with such zest. Azure had the talent, if it could be called that, of being the face you looked past in the crowd. She acted as if she wasn't there, as if her hands weren't feeling the insides of foreign pockets, and everyone else usually acted the same way.
Satisfied with the newfound weight in her own pockets, Azure stopped to watch the rest of the show. When she crossed her arms she felt her latest possessions press against her. Still, she couldn't help but look over longingly at the thing that remained beyond her grasp. The strongman teddy bear, sitting unmoved on its perch, on the other side of the large black beast everyone's attention was glued to.
When the panther stretched threateningly where the man had stood, Azure had to stifle an incredulous laugh. Those gathered around the carnival attraction moved back as one and Azure began to slowly weave her way through the growing crowd. As she went, she felt under her fingers in the pockets and purses of the unknowingly generous, bits and trinkets that felt interesting or valuable.
People didn't pay her much mind in the commotion the panther fueled with such zest. Azure had the talent, if it could be called that, of being the face you looked past in the crowd. She acted as if she wasn't there, as if her hands weren't feeling the insides of foreign pockets, and everyone else usually acted the same way.
Satisfied with the newfound weight in her own pockets, Azure stopped to watch the rest of the show. When she crossed her arms she felt her latest possessions press against her. Still, she couldn't help but look over longingly at the thing that remained beyond her grasp. The strongman teddy bear, sitting unmoved on its perch, on the other side of the large black beast everyone's attention was glued to.
Azure
