life is what you make it

amara parker | twenty five all i ever wanted was to reach out and touch another human being not just with my hands but with my heart

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nicknxvak‌:

“Yeah—” He started, all too weary in his own endeavors before a sharp chuckle hit him. “Glad you made it out in one piece. What a nasty shit show that was.” He paused, looking over her, glad to at least have her town as of late. It seemed like people were scattering in flocks, which made sense, but he also had a bitter sense of faith in the town pulling itself together. “You doing alright?”

“The benefits of being a mermaid, I can heal rather quickly.” Although, she got lucky with sustaining superficial cuts here and there. Nothing life threatening enough to cause any kind of worry. Her shoulders shrugged at the question, “I’ve been okay, trying to figure out a way to save Fallon from this town and our parents. How about you? Hiding out at the docks still?”

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nicknxvak‌:

She was like a daughter to him, someone he could see grow up, thrive, and become her own person, but things fell apart before they even had a true chance to start it seemed. Being in Hawthorne though, he never imagined she’d come along, especially at what seemed to be the worst of times. It didn’t take long to flag her down, a soft smile reflecting before he said, “It’s…been a while, huh?”

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Amara had Nick to thank for being in where she was today. Her parents might be some of the worst kinds of people, she could have ended up in a different place or dead after being fished out of the sea. Their occasional meetings were something to look forward too, a bright spot in her typical doom and gloom weeks. She smiled as she approached, “Far too long in my opinion. Though, it was nice to see you at least out and about a the Centennial even if I didn’t get the chance to say hi.”

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beckandcollins‌:

“I don’t know if I’m pretentious enough to admit I found any sort of real meaning, but I’m just happy to at least take a breath, you know?” It was refreshing to stop and smell the roses he thought. “Life is meaningless, to a point where we try and give it some meaning I guess is what I’m trying to say.” Offering a shrug, he added, “Clearly, because I keep coming back. And, honestly, I’m just curious about you. And maybe because I thought you needed a friend.”

Her head nodded slowly, “I guess I can see your point in all of it. You have to give your life some meaning for it to be at least a little worth it.” Amara paused, not wanting to admit how little friends she had, really any outside of her brother. He might be a little obnoxious, but there were worse people to be friends with. “There isn’t too many exciting things to learn about me. I’m afraid you might be disappointed in the end if you really get to know me.”

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beckandcollins‌:

“You did.” Beck repeated the words, with a sure nod before only shrugging slightly at the next words out of her mouth. “It’s not that I rethought my whole life. Just bits and pieces, you know? See a bigger picture and the future of what I’m doing now. Give some meaning to things and stuff.” While his dad had forever, and that was the concept he grew up with, he knew he didn’t have forever, so he needed to make things worth the now. “So, you’re a loner then? I never would have picked up on that.” He teased her back sarcastically.

“Did you?” She questioned, “Find some meaning.” For first time, Amara was actually interested in what he might have to say. She’d never felt the need to ask anyone before, yet here she was. A short chuckle escaped her, “It must be my charming people skills. I hide it rather well.” She played into the teasing, even if it was about herself. “Are you hanging out with me then in the hopes of remedying my loner status?”

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beckandcollins‌:

“Somebody has to be around here, right? I mean, you called me elitist on the beach that one day. It really made me rethink my entire point of view, you know, because sometimes you just have to take a step back and look around at what’s going on.” Beck hated being stuck with his own thoughts, and figured it was a good opportunity to reflect. “I…I just didn’t know if you were into parties or not. You know, you were so relaxed being alone. Don’t you ever have fun with other people?”

“Right, I did call you that.” Though she might have called anyone she met elitist, wondering why he took it as far as to question his life. “You really took it as far as to rethink your life. I’d love to learn what you found out about yourself.” Amara was surprised she even asked the question, debating if she really wanted to hear what he had to say or was being polite. “Not typically. I enjoy spending time by myself. It’s easier that way.”

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beckandcollins‌:

“It was only a joke. I don’t think I could ever do anything like that. Plus, I’m not a violent person. You’d easily beat me in just about anything I’m sure.” Beck tried, though he knew it was the truth. He also wouldn’t ever want to hit her out of doing nothing wrong. “You prefer control over yourself then? You’re so different from other merfolk I’ve met before. It’s refreshing.”

“At least you’re self-aware.” She laughed, trying not to think about how little control she actually had of herself. Most situations were easy to manipulate if she stayed to herself, except when it came to where she lived. “There’s limitations to the shots I can call in my own life, why would I try and take that away from anyone else?”

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beckandcollins‌:

“Maybe I’m just your stalker.” It was a weird thing to say, but Beck shrugged it off, knowing he was only joking with the other. “You don’t think you can let loose and have a little fun? It’s a real pleasure to make your actual acquaintance.”

“I’m not too worried. I could kick your ass if you try anything.” She smiled as if this were an every day occurrence. Amara didn’t like her hunter parents, but that didn’t mean she didn’t learn a thing or two over the years. “It’s not that I can’t, it’s if I want to at a function such as this. I prefer having a more controlled environment.”

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waywarddamien‌:

“Or they will drop first and save us the trouble.” He caught himself after the words escaped, he chuckled trying to play it off. “Sorry, morbid humor.It’s still too soon to be making jokes. Either way, I think I’ll need a few to get through this.  Mostly the people,they’re either looking to get fucked or kiss ass. If I wanted that, I would have just gone to work.” He smiled at her handshake, he was slightly impressed by it, but he wouldn’t express that. But he did like her style, that much he was sure of. “It’s a pleasure Amara. Its not often I find someone tolerable at these events. Thank you for being here.”

“It’s quite alright. All of us enjoy our humor a bit differently. And drinks are definitely necessary, the only thing pushing me through at this point.” She raised an eyebrow, “where do you work?” His statement intrigued her, seeing as neither of this seemed typical of a work place. At least not one she’d been a part of. “I’ll take the compliment, and somehow agree. Usually, I end up talking to my brother which sounds very lame as I say it out loud. So why aren’t you joining in the true festivities of all this? Don’t want someone whisking you away?”

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beckandcollins‌:

“I don’t know. Fate has a funny way of showing herself. You think I set all of this up as an elaborate plot to meet you again?” Beck found himself chuckling into the thought so much, before he added, “You might be right, but it was only to get your name, since last time I wasn’t so lucky. I’m Beck.”

"You show up at the most random moments, why shouldn’t I believe you weren’t waiting for this one or even set it up?” Amara hesitated, the familiarity of having another mermaid around would be nice, but letting people in wasn’t exactly done easily either. “Not sure if you’re quite so lucky this time if you think I’m going to be a fun time, but...I’m Amara.”

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waywarddamien‌:

Damien knew no matter what monster you were, human nature still shown through and it was the easiest thing to read. He never minded watching it create their down fall either. “I might, after last time I’m going to see who gets sick first then well, a drink wouldn’t be so bad.” he chuckled, “I think I will need one to get through this event. I wouldn’t mind forgetting it already.” He extends his hand to her. “I’m Damien.”

She chuckled lightly, “I can’t blame you. Haven’t witnessed anyone freaking out about being poisoned so far, which should mean we’re in the clear.” Amara tested her own drink just in case too, not wanting to take any chances. The last thing she needed were her, or even Fallon, to become sick. “That bad, huh? The party in general or people?” She stared at the hand before finally shaking it, “Amara.”

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waywarddamien‌:

Damien smirked as he looked to the woman,  “I’m being honest.”  His attention turning back to the crowd. “Watch and you’ll see, no one will be leaving alone tonight. It may well be a swingers party.”

She couldn’t exactly disagree with how the surrounding patrons were acting, more surprised that someone called them out on it. “Of course that’s what’s going to happen. Have you tried the new alcohol? Everyone is going to be too drunk to remember anyways. Not sure if I seem the point.”

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beckandcollins‌:

“So we meet again mysterious mermaid.” Beck let himself offer a short chuckle while letting his smirk only fill his expression. “I was just saying that you give a whole new meaning to formal wear.”

“We do live in the same town, it was bound to happen. Although, I’m not entirely convinced you didn’t orchestrate this run in yourself.” She raised an eyebrow, taking a small sip of her drink. “Thank you. I can’t say you don’t look so terrible yourself. We clean up nice for both being able to grow tails when wet.”

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fallonwut‌:

The nonchalant way his sister shrugged her shoulders made him think that there was something she was hiding. He knew that staying here wasn’t that great of an idea. But he couldn’t imagine being away from her. “What if I don’t want to experience a new town? I like it here, Amara. I know it’s… I know mom and dad are here still too but I don’t… I don’t think they would let me leave… do you?”

The bond they’d formed over the years is what kept her here, and no matter how much she hoped it wouldn’t be the same for him, it clearly seemed to be his reasoning too. Both of them couldn’t leave, though. Their parents wouldn’t have allowed it to happen. “I don’t know. They can’t stop you either. You’re an adult, there’s only so much they can do if they found out before it happened.”

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“Oh my god, did you just say that out loud?” She questioned, an eyebrow raising as she stopped sipping her drink. 

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beckandcollins‌:

“You sure?” Beck wasn’t so caught up on the batches of people, as it seemed like Hawthorne was steadily growing, becoming a safe haven for those who had no where else to turn. “Oh, well I definitely consider myself a newbie around here still. My dad and I never seem to find a good place to settle.” He shrugged back. “The ocean is always right there if you really mean that? I’m sure any good underwater kingdom full of elitist would take you in. That never was my sort of lifestyle though.”

Amara laughed dryly, looking out at the water. If it were as easy to jump back into the ocean as he said it were, she would have been long gone already. Things were never as easy as they seem though. “It’s not so simple. I can get my fix up here just as well too if I really need it. That statement still makes you sound elitist in a way. Almost too elitist for the worst of the all.”

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fallonwut‌:

Fallon played with the remaining food on his plate, glad that he was able to get out with Amara for once. It felt like such a long time since they last hung out, just the two of them. His head popped up at her question, frowning slightly. “Going to school yes but… away from here? Why would I move away from here. The flower shop is here, you’re here… I haven’t.. Why do you ask?”

Her shoulders shrugged slightly. She didn’t exactly want to tell him to get out while he could, but she didn’t want him to be stuck in this life either. “I know all those things are here, but don’t you want to see a little bit of the world too. Going to college away from here could let you at least see a new town with new experiences.”

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Amara Parker’s Centennial Celebration Attire