I look at him when he mentions me looking beat, I wonder what he saw. "I..." for a second I think abut going up to Esco's room. After all it's only been 15, 20 minutes tops? I don't want him thinking I didn't show for a second night in a row -- but …
I nod as she moves away from me. Krin was nice. I sigh and look up to the ceiling. Baby steps...
I turn and make my way to the bar, rubbing my eyes to clear the tears. Hopefully, people were too drunk to notice my little freak out.
Sitting down,…
When Krin steps back and raises her hands I immediately flinch back waiting for a strike, the voice in my head laughing. No not laughing, cackling. When nothing comes, I look up at Krin through labored breaths.
She looks wrecked.
I'm a total flo…
I'm sweating and jumping and people are briefly touching me from all sides and I am having a blast! Turns out ganger dancing is more like jumping up and down and less like the dips, sways, and intricate footwork I'm used to.
And then there is Krin…
When Krin's body touches mine everything goes electric and everything goes still. It's by far the most foreign contact I've ever had. I don't know anything about this person, other than she feels good. It's exhilarating.
Frack it.
What could a l…
My instincts are flat-lining, my emotions are all over the place. I am afraid and I am excited and I am already checking all the exits for... I don't know what. A way out? Invading fippers?
I rotate her hand on my wrist, so mine is on top and I us…
There is something very disarming about Krin, when her and the Amazons start singing I can't help but laugh. I look over at them as Krin finishes up the song. Cinch is right, it isn't all pain here, even for the crues'. There is belonging too.
Whe…
I smile when she clinks my cup and lose it when she slams her drink back. Maybe this was a bad idea.
She places her hand on my arm and it feels so good. I don't think I realized how much I missed another humans touch. I don't know what to do with i…
I look at JD who shrugs and down at Esco at the other end of the bar. There are still quite a few people here to keep them busy. Best talk to Esco when there are less folks around, anyhow. Don't want to burden him when he's busy.
"I have at least …
I finish my last song of the night with a flourish. And thank blazes it's over because I am tired. I was at the keys for lengths longer than I had planned. Two songs became twelve, became twenty, till I lost count - but I do have a nice amount of ji…
I smile at Mot, "Sounds like a perfect choice, but you're gonna have to sing it with me, something tells me your voice would work best for the song."
I reach out to touch Esco's hand, briefly, for just a second, to grab his attention. I swallow, fe…
I smile, relieved he still wants to talk. "Well, I did offer and maybe I can get a drink or two out of it." I wink at Esco.
Turns out when I'm playing for me, I really do love it. Maybe this can be what I do?
I turn to Mot and Gigg, my voice qui…
I look at Mot while he is talking but he doesn't acknowledge me. Neither did Gigg when he was talking about the situation with Ziggy. Esco didn't even really acknowledge me after giving me a bit of the credit.
I feel a bit awkward about my initial…
I smile at Gigg. "We met once before, I'm sure you don't remember. I'm Sierra, thank you for offering your help with Ziggy."
He seems almost like a child to me, a shy child. It's amazing that he seems so capable here, but I guess that's what the DV…
I smile sadly when he shares the credit with me. We did work hard, but I'd be okay never working that hard again.
I nod at Esco, like Ziggy said, the next one could be worse.
"I agree with Esco, but seeing if we could secure that torrent at the en…
I look surprised and glance at Esco, "Well, that certainly is a plan."
I look at Esco, it's his call. The wall has to come down and a turret, that could be very useful, but I don't know Gigg. Could be really take down that thing himself?
Well, that wasn't so bad. I smile and watch Krin walk away. That was even nice.
I'm smiling to myself when I make my way to Motley, Esco and Gigg. Gigg, I have only met the once. He's an unusual character to say the least, not sure what he is doin…
I watch breathless as her finger tips draw lines on my skin. Goosebumps rise in their wake. It feels electric, intoxicating.
It's been months since someone touched me like this and years since it's been so sweet. I'm tempted to stay, but I made a …
I relax a fraction, she's not a threat. She does think I'm one of the girls, which the girls won't like very much. I don't want to be stealing away from their livelihood.
I let my arms fall naturally, hoping to appear casual. "I play the keys and s…
Farthoom, I don't know what to do. When she calls me lovely I blush. Lovely isn't a word I've heard lately and the way she says it has meaning. "I liv..." I start to answer, intending to smile and move on, but stop when I notice her arm.
I sideste…
I smile at the boys and start heading in their direction. The bar is busy today - which is to be expected with the Crue in attendance.
My first interaction with the crue was not under the best circumstances. I was super green, just a few days in t…
I look out over to the barricade, "Maybe you won't have to."
I walk back over to the hatch, I wave to the look out and smile over my shoulder at Cinch. "I'm heading down. You coming?"
Artemis flies up and lands on my shoulder, His talons like litt…
My eyes are wide, horrified, I'll never beg. Never, that witch can watch me die here, at least I'll die free.
Or will I? If I keep living by her rules. Am I really free?
Cinch flips off the sky and I truly laugh for the first time since arriving…