𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬: closed, @ofadamas.
𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: some empty side room.
──── 𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒆'𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒘 𝒉𝒆𝒓 for a loop, head spinning incessantly, though she isn't sure if its from his impulsive actions or the excessive alcohol coursing through her veins. the moment her feet touch the ground once more, she feels LIGHT - HEADED. her grip eagerly finds cricket's harness and she clicks her tongue to signal him to lead her away. there's a biting comment that rolls out as her feet depart, hoping that the barbed words offer some solace to the tingle on her lips. arah's eyes squeeze shut, releasing a shaky breath once she's hidden from the view of others. hand reaching forward to find some stability from the weakness in her knees. refusing to acknowledge what had just transpired. stubbornness that could rival HERA’S. her name pulls her attention away from the irregular beating of her heart, able to recognize that voice from anywhere. there's a sigh of exhaustion, of irritation. annoyance. a feeling she was well acquainted with when it came to nathaniel. especially with how often he frequented her thoughts. ❛ come to whinge about me stealing your new year's kiss with basile ? go on, s'not like i wanted it anyways. ❜