I am always dreaming

Hello...my name is Amalthea. I work as a nurse for the carnival, if ever you are feeling ill please let me know I'll be happy to help. ♦~Part of Disney Dark Carnival~♦ ♦~I do make my own edits but unless stated so none of the edits/GIFs I may use are mine!~♦ ♦~Blog icon is my edit!~♦

[gamblingwithlife]

Too Close For Comfort : Open

[gamblingwithlife]

Charlie exhaled a puff of air through his cheeks. Apologetic people were tough to keep snapping at, even if he did feel like a caged dog. “Cool it your highness, it’s fine, don’t sweat it.”

As people flooded behind him, pushing him forward like the tide, he grabbed her by the shoulders, pushing her towards the the back of the room as she was in his way and there was no really getting around her. As he reached the back, he took a deep breath. “Much better.”

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

Amalthea had opened her mouth to speak again but closed it as she was taken by the shoulders and moved. Unconsciously she felt herself tense a bit under the hands upon her shoulders. Only when they were let go did she relax again.

Her violet eyes glance over all those in the car. "I didn't realize there were so many people at the carnival...well I knew there were a lot just didn't know exactly how many..." She noted mostly to herself. "I wonder what exactly is going on the requires everyone to be in one area...I hope it's nothing bad..."

[gamblingwithlife]

Too Close For Comfort : Open

Charlie was bumped and shoved just like everyone else on the journey through the hallway to the dining car. It wasn’t much better, but hell he was walking. His legs creaked and popped with days of disuse and he didn’t make note of anything being herded towards the destination. He felt like cattle, and he didn’t like it. Charlie was a lot of things, but he was not a sheep to be herded. He was independent, and dangerous, at least in his own head. He considered trying to slip away, but he’d never been tasered before, and he wasn’t jumping to add it to his list of ways he’d been put in his place. As he was pushed into the car, a bit more grumpy than usual, he grunted to the person pressed up against his arm. 

"Look, I know it’s tight, but go shove someone else why doncha."   

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

Amalthea was still in question as to the events going on. From what she'd been told this sort of behavior was far from normal. She couldn't help wonder if something had happened. If that was the case she hoped it wasn't anything too serious. But then all considering what actions were apparently being taken about it, it seemed whatever had happened cause a big enough stir that she noticed a lot of the people in the area they'd been taken to seemed to be very much on edge.

Being distracted Amalthea wasn't paying attention to the ground below her feet and accidentally found herself nearly tripping over someone's foot or maybe it was a chair leg she wasn't sure. Luckily she caught herself in time but still bumped into one of the many people in the car. She glanced over to the man as he spoke. Her apologetic gaze was at her feet until turning to look up at the speaker. "I'm terribly sorry, I lost my footing for a moment. I didn't mean to bump into you."

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

Resting in the Snow // Amalthea & Edna

[pull--yourself-together-blog]

"Good" Edna smiled and sat down in the snow. This wasn’t really what she had been expecting to be doing out in the snow, but it was a nice change of pace. "I’m Edna" She said holding out her hand to Amalthea. Another time, Edna would have given her last name and expected to be recognized, but she just wasn’t in the mood for that right now. She was on a break from working too, so for right now and a very limited time she was just going to be Edna. 

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

Amalthea hesitated a moment at the offered hand, her smile subtly flattering but she quickly recovered and accepted it. "It is nice to meet you Edna, I am Amalthea, the new nurse around the carnival." She greeted, releasing Edna's hand and sitting back down in the snow.

[noherojustzero-blog]

I, um, I hope everyone had good holidays.

[noherojustzero-blog]

"I’d say they were good, thank you for asking." Zero gently replied, smiling softly. "What did you end up doing, if one may know?"

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

"Nothing too exciting really, I just relaxed in my train car most of the time in between setting up the infirmary. Also managed to finish the new book I'd been reading in that time too." Amalthea explained with a small shrug. "Anything exciting on your end?" She asked, head tilting to the side to show her interest.

[onlya-monster]

Quasi looked up towards the corner for a moment before shaking his head, “I have no idea where we’re going… but where ever we are going, we’re going in an awfully odd way…” he said softly.

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

"Oh?" Amalthea said, her brows furrowing in confusion slightly. "What's so odd about it if I may ask?" After all being new around here she wouldn't have known that this wasn't entirely normal.

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

Resting in the Snow // Amalthea & Clopin

[soyouregoingtohang]

He thought about that, then shrugged, and nodded. “So long as you know. And so long as you don’t fall asleep and get hypothermia or something.” He pushed away a leaf that was scratching at his chin. “I know what you mean though— I prefer one of the booths in the dining car though. The tablecloth provides a certain level of privacy, but it feels cave-like.”

The other stood, offering to help with the holly, and he carefully unwound some of it from his neck. “So long as you don’t mind prickles, I’d be grateful for the help.” He handed her a few loops of the holly. “Thank you. I was just taking them to the dumpster.” He paused, glancing at her. “I do not think I’ve ever caught your name?” He wasn’t sure if he’d seen her around, but it was highly possible they’d just never crossed paths.

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

"I'm well aware falling asleep in the snow can be rather dangerous, but then I tend to use the cold to keep myself awake." She noted with a shrug, the polite smile still upon her face.

Amalthea nodded in understanding at the man's words as she held out her arms to take the holly he was passing her way. "Of course." She said simply. "Ah, my name in Amalthea, I'm the new nurse around the carnival." She responded after a second to adjust the holly in her arms so it would do as minimal pricking to her skin as possible.

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

Resting in the Snow // Amalthea & merida

[dark-arrows]

Merida gave a small smile as she peered down at the lass. “nah not in the way, well I wouldn’t know, Angus was navagatin.” she gave a little laugh before slipping down off her steed and petting his neck.

Angus, upon seeing someone wanted to pet him, quickly stuck his nose out so her hand reached him faster, he was a sook in that sense. Always loved the pets and treats he got- he knew he was a handsome fellow. “Thanks lass.” Merida smiled and rolled her eyes at her horse at his actions. “His name is Angus, I’m Merida.” she looked over at the girl standing in front of them. “And you must be a new comer to the carnival, news said somethin about a doctor or a healer or somethin or was that just yuckim?”

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

"Oh I see." Amalthea noted with a gentle laugh at the horse's actions. She gently brushed her hand over the animal's muzzle as she turned to glance at the rider. "It's nice to meet you Merida," she glanced back at the horse, "and you as well Anugs." The woman greeted in return as Merida spoke of the news she'd heard.

"A nurse yes," Amalthea politely corrected with a smile. She didn't mind the confusion at all, but there was of course a difference between a doctor, healer, and nurse. "I am Amalthea."

[barbpls]

Sophie smiled a little, folding her legs Indian-style. “Yep.”

"Guess it’s just us, big guy."

[onlya-monster]

He gave a small nod before sitting himself on the ground in a corner  and getting out some of his materials from the new box of supplies Merida had given him, and started whittling away quietly.

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

Amalthea tucked herself comfortably in a corner, pulling her legs up close to her chest so as to place the book she held open upon them as her gaze traveled from it to the window. She watched the fields pass by for a minute or two before glancing to the others in the car. 

"Dose anyone know where we may be headed next?" She asked with a friendly smile in attempt to strike up some sort of conversation.

[noherojustzero-blog]

I, um, I hope everyone had good holidays.

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

"Very much so." Amalthea said with a small nod and her warm smile upon her face. "And what of yours?" She asked in return.

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

Resting in the Snow // Amalthea & Tramp

[therunawaytramp-deactivated2015]

Whilst most were curled up in their rooms, Tramp was out and about — with a coat and scarf, of course; he was crazy, not insane. But upon finding a woman who was even more unusual, choosing to lie down in the snow, he couldn’t help but sit down next to her; knees to his chest and folded arms perched on top. “Hey, violet eyes,” he greeted with a lopsided grin, arching a brow at the newcomer. “Nice day out, huh?”

With a faint smile, he squinted at the sunset. “Winter’s more beautiful than the Summer, I reckon. Of course, that’s also because you’re here too but —” Paired with the hint of flirtation, Tramp glanced her way before breaking eye contact again. “Winter isn’t peaceful like Summer is.. ’ you cold?” he asked, out of the blue.

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

Amalthea glanced over at the man whom sat down next to her as he spoke. "It is indeed a very lovely day, if not a bit grey but still." She agreed with a small shrug, the snow shifting under her as she did so. Amalthea sat up as he continued to speak, not wanting to be rude.

She tilted her head slightly confused for a moment, what did her being here have to do with the beauty of the season? Perhaps it was a compliment of sorts? She figured at best and replaced her confusion with her warm smile instead.

"I rather prefer Spring myself, though Summer can be nice as well. Winter has it's own charms too." She says turning her gaze to the snow covered field before her. "Like how the snow glitters under the sunlight for example." She pointed out as she watched the very event she spoke of unfold. "It makes the ground look as though it were covered in crystal."

Glancing back at his question she shrugged. "A little chill but I don't mind much."

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

Resting in the Snow // Amalthea & merida

[dark-arrows]

It had been a beautiful evening, and a wonderful horse ride out in the snow. Angus loved to gallop and play in the freshly fallen powder and they had spent the entire day blazing the trails and exploring new things outside the city. But soon  her horse grew tired and it was started to get a bit darker, so Merida headed back as normal. Angus’ huge hooves leaving footfalls in the snow.

Back though the carnival gates Angus went into auto pilot and headed towards the warmth of the stable car, Merida allowed herself to day dream a little until Angus stopped unexpectly. Frowning and opening her eyes, as well as sitting up from her half laying down position on her horses back, she glanced down to see Angus sniffing a girl lying in the snow.

"Hey down there, ye all right lassie?"

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

The warm breath and muzzle fur tickling her skin caught Amalthea off-guard. She turned her eyes upwards to see a beautiful Clydesdale above her. A smile trace her lips as she sat up and offered her hand to him. "My aren't you lovely." She commented before turning her attention to the rider.

"Oh yes, I am alright, I was just out here for some air is all I apologize if I was in the way of your ride." She said her eyes trailing back to the horse. "You've a very beautiful horse here if I may say." She said slowly reaching out to pat Angus's muzzle, if he so allowed her of course.

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

Resting in the Snow // Amalthea & Clopin

[soyouregoingtohang]

Clopin wrapped the strings of holly around his neck, trying to gather the trails so as not to trip on them. Damned things, why’d he hang so much around his room? It had turned out not being worth it anyway. And now they were wilting, and really, way too much to try and shuffle out after the season was over.

He tugged on his gloves, then pushed open his door, following the hallway out to step into the cold. He exhaled a breath, adjusting his holly scarf as he looked around. The dumpsters had to be… that way. He set off in that direction, shoes crunching into the fresh snow, struggling his way through the inches that had piled up on the ground. More near the actual Carnival, pathways had been cleared, but back here by the trains, carnies were left to fend for themselves.

He was so focused on struggling through the snow without pricking himself on the holly leaves that he almost didn’t notice the woman lying in the snow. He paused when he did, tilting his head. “The snow is not a good place to sleep, you know?”

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

Amalthea glanced over to the speaker then smiled lightly at his comment. "I am well aware it's no ta good place to sleep." She said softly before sitting up to properly face the man. "But it can be a nice place to rest for a time when one needs a bit of comfort." She pointed out before her purple eyes glance over at all the holy leaves the man was carrying.

"Erm, do you perhaps need a bit of help carrying all that? I'd be more then willing." Amalthrea offered as she stood and quickly dusted snow off her clothes and out of her hair.

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

Resting in the Snow // Amalthea & Edna

[pull--yourself-together-blog]

"No" Edna shook her head. "I do agree, that is why I’m out here" Edna looked around and back towards the train. "One can only sit in there for so long before they go crazy. Or more crazy" She smirked, some would say Edna was already crazy, sometimes she thought it herself, but there was nothing wrong with being crazy. "So are you done laying?" Edna asked as Amalthea stood up. "Because I was thinking about laying down myself, testing out this comfort in the snow theory" 

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

Amalthea smiled lightly with a small nod of her head. She defiantly agreed with that statement, being cooped up in a train car for extended periods of time can indeed hinder one's sanity at times.

She blinked slightly surprised by the woman's question and statement following however. She hadn't expected anyone to want to lay in the snow like she did. "Oh, well, I still have some time before I'm to head back to finish re-organizing the infirmary so, I was planning on staying here a bit longer." She said sitting back down in the snow. "I certainly wouldn't mind a bit of company."

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

Resting in the Snow // Amalthea & Lilo

[little-ball-of-mayhem]

Lilo had finally finished for the day, it was still sunny enough to be able to go enjoy the winter gift from the sky. Being so new to snow she was excited to be able to play in it this year. Since last year the trains relationship to snow was more threatening.She’d collected her sand tools which she was now using for snow and made her way a bit away from the carnival into a more open area. 

Intent on building a snow fort she found a nice area but as she made her way she noticed someway laying in the snow. “Aw you’re in my spot” she hadn’t meant to say it aloud but she did.

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

Amalthea's eyes fluttered open at the voice. She tilted her head upwards a bit to glance at who it was before she sat up. "Oh, I'm sorry, I did not mean to be in anyone's way." She said apologetically as she brushed her fingers through her hair to get the flakes of snow that clung to it out before they could melt.

"I can find somewhere else to relax if you'd like." She offered ready to stand and move if need be.

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

Resting in the Snow // Amalthea & Edna

[pull--yourself-together-blog]

Edna loved designing and making things, it was her passion and her job and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Many people thought she over worked herself and never took a break, but she would disagree. Edna did take breaks, just not as often as other people did. There was no need to take a break if she was doing what she loved and it didn’t feel like work. Although everyone needed a break from doing what they loved every once in a while and right now Edna needed hers. 

Norway was much colder outside in the winter then the winter back home was, but it didn’t bother her that much. It was a welcome change from her stuffy train car. “Apparently when it’s cold, everyone just falls over in the snow” Edna smirked walking up to a woman laying in the snow. “I don’t know why, you get all wet” 

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

Amalthea sat up quickly at the voice, having been slightly started by it. She relaxed however upon seeing the source and a light smile traced across her lips.

"I find the snow to be a comfort of sorts, as odd as that may sound." The woman admitted with a shrug while she began to brush the flakes of snow out of her dark hair. "The cold can also be very relaxing depending." She added as she stood, dusting off what snow clung to her clothing. "I'm sorry I hope I wasn't in your way or anything."

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

Resting in the Snow // Amalthea & Dot

[dotdotdot-ddc]

It was ordinary for Dot to wander the carnival, this happened usually while eating something unhealthy. The salty pretzel met her tongue, filling her with warmth. She needed that, the warmth, with the cool winter air following her around as she wandered. 

She exaggerated her foot steps and listened to the snow crush beneath her boot. She stopped, jumped in a place, then marched forward. She looked over her shoulder, smiling at her foot prints. Like an animal, she thought. Marking their territory. She laughed out loud at the thought, the visual now rolling in her head. 

Dot continued forward, but stopped, a figure cutting her off. She breathed downwards, her slow breaths meeting the young woman, and fixed her hat. “Aren’t you cold?”

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

The sudden voice startled Amalthea and caused her to jump a bit. She glanced up to see the girl who'd spoken and smiled lightly. "I am a bit," She admitted as she sat up to properly address the one before her, "but my jacket keeps me warm enough." The woman noted while dusting snow off her shoulder.

"I apologize if I am in your way, I thought I was out of the main path. I can move so you can continue along if you'd like." Amalthea offered as she brushed white flakes of snow out of her hair.

[oncei-cantremember-blog]

Resting in the Snow // Amalthea & ???

Dark black hair contrasted to the glittering snow underneath. Amalthea was taking a much needed break from re-organizing the infirmary and was peacefully laying in the snow, bundled up warmly in her coat. Her purple eyes gazed up to the bright, cloudy grey sky above. It looked like it could start snowing again soon.

She would occasionally breath out a bit to watch a puff of air float up before her then slowly curl upwards and fade away. It was nice to be able to relax every once in a while and allow her mind to wander. She could almost feel herself beginning to drift off to sleep, but luckily it was cold enough she was able to keep awake, though she was still inattentive enough she didn't hear the footfalls in the snow near-by indicating someone approaching where she was currently laying.