@halbrnd SENT " TELL ME WHAT ALL THE SIGHING'S ABOUT . "
dragged his feet he did , on the very last step. and from that alone she could name the intrusion as him. halbrand. the gold earrings that cascade down along her pale neck from pierced lobes only tinkle in a merry jingle ( but merry she is not ) , echoing the disapproving shake of her head. the roll of her storm flecked eyes concealed from him , for now. how could he possibly understand what turmoil it is to reach within the very bottom of the jam jar , with a fork no less , to scoop out flattery for souls that vexed her beyond the far stretches of the horizon ?
sat here on the bottom stair , cants the doe to her left , regarding him as he descends down to her. and oh that insolent curve of his mouth ! at her misery was it aimed at ? now she must inquire.
❝ haply , 'tis you and your concern … ❞ come to fidget with her rings her fingers , gaze turned away , lest a crick no less makes itself known at her nape.