“ I could use a little time and space. “
SENTENCE MEME ⟶ WALK THE MOON / WHAT IF NOTHING | @forrestermutt
Fingers twitch above Royland’s broad shoulder, drawing the hand back that had been intended to lay upon him. If there is such a desire, Talia will respect it. A long exhale passes through chapped lips, swirling into white mist as it hits the cold air.
“Okay. I’ll tend to the fire.” The crackling had grown quiet and the flames continuously shrink. But the warmth and light is needed. Instead of pushing him, asking what could be causing this, she pivots on the balls of her feet to face away. The large branches recovered earlier are scooped into her arms and the crunch of the ground beneath her feet seem like the loudest booms with this unnecessary silence.
Soon enough, the fire returns to its crackling roar. The golden of the flames flood green eyes as they peer over at the still quiet man, lost in thoughts that Talia wishes she can access. Perhaps she would be able to help them if she knows. But she will not push. The largest stick still occupies her hand, distracting herself and returning her sight to the pit as she pokes around the glowing orange embers, killing the light and watching it transform to dull ash.
