Isla Vallis

Dropped at the doorstep of an elderly couple with nothing more then a scrap of paper tied around her wrist bearing nothing more but her first name and a bit of foreign text, Isla was reluctantly taken in by Illian and Andrew Vallis. As she grew, she became their pride and joy, helping both of her 'parents' with whatever they required to make their humble living comfortable. Things were rough in her small village, with those bordering her under constant pressure and the trek to the nearest large town soon became dangerous. At the age of 19, her elderly parents fell ill with fever, and despite her scrambled efforts to sell some of her precious belongings to save them, they both passed on in their sleep. With nothing left, she sold the last of the families belongings, packed up and fled like many others toward the Capitol. She was eventually led to the lions keep, where she stumbled upon a band of people whom were quick to offer her the shelter and home she had lacked in the past months. Hesitantly, she accepted the offer and has yet to up and leave.

[medusawithoutsnakes-blog]

Medusa was walking around the market, lost in her thoughts. This illness was taking lives and she was concerned about her sisters and herself. Sthenno and herself can take a great care of themselves, but Euryale… She was terribly worried about her youngest sister. She was awaken from her thoughts upon hearing the girl — the one she found extremely familiar .. muttering out something. “Gods are unforgiving, milady.” Medusa smirked.

[theirlinktohumanity]

A bit startled, Isla turned her attention to the woman beside her, lips turning upward into a small, faint smile. It was laced with worry and sadness before her eyes flickered back toward the crowds, one that dearly lacked its familiarity. "There are always two sides to a coin. While they can be unforgiving, they may also be rather.. compassionate and merciful."

[theirlinktohumanity]

"Gods forgive us." The words were muttered quietly under her breath as her eyes slowly searched the vast space before her. The market, as always, was bustling about with people, and in all that had changed in the recent days, it too seemed different. Brow furrowing, she tucked her hands carefully behind her back, wondering if she would be forced to return to scavenging for a job, or even if the Capitol was still a place she found safe.

[illiasrivers-blog]

Illias practically collapsed on the bench besides the woman, thoroughly exhausted from his work in the guard. He glanced up at her, nodding his head in agreement at her apparent agitation. “Tough day?”

[theirlinktohumanity]

Isla started when someone dropped onto the bench beside her, his question even more so. Hadn't everyone had a tough day lately? And was his question even meant to be answered? Regardless, she released a sigh. "I - yes, I suppose so."

[theirlinktohumanity]

Isla was no longer certain what to think. Things had been hectic and a little bit insane since she'd gotten to the Capitol. Each thing thrown at her, she'd somehow managed to take in stride, but with romance and now a second poisoning, her head had begun to ache far more then she'd care to admit. The question of her choice to come to the Capitol rose to the for front of her mind, and with a huff, she rubbed the spot between her eyebrows.

[medusawithoutsnakes-blog]

"Why not? It could be amusing."

[theirlinktohumanity]

"Could be doesn't mean it will be."

[illiasrivers-blog]

"Uh, yeah. I’m not sure how many times I have to mention it, but it’s the only way this place isn’t going to fall apart.”

[theirlinktohumanity]

"Maybe a few more to build my confidence because quite honestly I'm really still not sure about this."

[ladyphyllisbalor]

"We could try."

[theirlinktohumanity]

Isla gave the woman a glance before shrugging. "I suppose we could."

[norahofvictory]

"No, but it could worth a try."

[theirlinktohumanity]

"No doesn't make me feel all that confident you know."

[theirlinktohumanity]

"Are you really sure about that?"

[vidder5]

Visit Original Link

[theirlinktohumanity]

Say (All I Need)~> One Republic (Female Version)

[ignitetheliight]

[thevampirediarieslover-tvd]

[lord-halford-odell]

He gave her a sheepish smile. “Well, to be fair, I didn’t exactly plan to do it here. I don’t even know if I was planning on doing it tonight, but I - I mean, this thing was burning a hole in my pocket, and you know I can’t hide my excitement,” he chuckled, moving his hand up to cup the side of her neck. He had completely forgotten what they were doing or where they were supposed to be going, but he didn’t much care. Then she reminded him, and he nodded although a groan escaped him. “I guess I’ll promise not to take his spotlight tonight. We can tell everyone tomorrow, yeah?”

[theirlinktohumanity]

"Regardless of when you planned to do it, or where, or how, I still think it was perfect." Sliding her hands from around his neck, she rested them against his chest lightly. "Hey, you're the one who agreed it was a good idea to come, you had your chance to back out mister." Smiling, she gave his cheek a gentle pat. "I can't make any promises if someone looks at my hand and notices. And I'm rather certain fi you don't call and tell your sister, she'll be upset with us both. So at least leave her a voicemail." Digging into her handbag, she held out her cellphone to him. 

[wolfiedriaries-deactivated20141]

[lord-halford-odell]

There had been no silence, no time to worry or to be afraid or terrified at his decision. She was already kissing him by the time he processed the conclusion of his question, and he quickly wrapped his arms around her as he stood, holding her tightly. He chuckled when she pulled away, shaking his head. He was oblivious to the few whistles and claps from people passing them, eyes set on her. “Well it’s only proper if I ask, and of course my mom’s gonna kill me when I tell her I did it on a sidewalk, but you know. At least it wasn’t an alley, right?” Pulling back, he now removed the ring from the box, taking her hand and sliding it onto her finger before claiming her lips again.

[theirlinktohumanity]

Her nose crinkled slightly. "Your mother can scold you as much as she'd like, because to me it doesn't matter where it took place. As long as it was you asking you the question, that is what matters." Smiling against his mouth, Isla rolled onto her toes and wrapped her arms around his neck, allowing herself to truly get lost in him, if only for a moment. But the reality was that they were on the sidewalk, and they were meant to be elsewhere by now, so she reluctantly pulled away with a few peppered kisses. "As much as I'd love to stand here and just kiss you, I think we're both required at Darius' opening."

[laufeyns]

[mylittlecrushes]