I shiver when Krin pulls away allowing my head to gently rest back on the bar. Anticipation sending little shocks up and down my skin.
Hoolies I love this. I have always, always loved this. I came up with this game from something we would play as …
I grimace at the nickname, shooting a quick questioning look at June. "We'll see about that..." I look up to see Krin offering to blindfold me and I lean forward, giving her room to tuck the napkin under me, smiling. "Thank you."
I take June's warning to heart and push my skirt down further onto my hips. Just in case I do spill. Krin winks at me and I laugh as she places the salt on my stomach and open up gently for the lime. Looking around though I am starting to feel a lit…
I laugh, "She what?" I look at June and I recognize that word, wakame sake. Gloriana had mentioned that after one of her parties, the ones I wasn't invited to...
An emotion like jealousy and lost tries to makes it's way into my gut. I grab a shot …
I turn when I hear cinch whistle, smiling brightening. "You look like a sight for sore eyes. I've missed you." I touch her on the arm and shoulder, giving her time to pull away before I pull her into a light hug.
I hope she can see how far I've co…
I yelp when Krin swats me, giving her a glance behind me as we exit. I came here for you, well, she's honest. If she can wait a day or two, she might just get me. I chuckle low to myself as I make my way over to Reese and Beck's at the bar.
"Reese…
Oh in the name of Gloriana, what did I think was going to happen. The second that she put her hand on my shoulder, my breath hitched. My back arched against her hand as it travels down my spine, coming to rest on my hip, underneath my dress.
I thi…
I smile and nod at Peppering to let Krin pass, ducking into the back. I pull out a lace number and a jacket, eager to get a little more armor on myself. The dress was nice, but it was a lot of eyes and very little options.
I should tell Reese he h…
I smile and give a small bow, taking a friendly drink after checking and getting a nod from Peppering. I smirk at Krin, giving her a nod towards June and Cinch's table and motioning that I would be a second.
I just want to change and talk to my fr…
I breathe out relieved to have that song out of me, into the air. I wish I could look to see what the feed thought of it. I do a quick glace at June's table. Just checking in, my cheeks flushed and my fingers still vibrating from the pulse of the ke…
I end Young Blood by stopping the piano and taking the last chorus accapella. Getting the crowd to sing it with me as I clap over head.
We are young blood, you can't destroy us, we make our own luck in this world...
At the end, it's loud - the cl…
I'm about to return to my normal set for a few songs when Roth comes over. I smile at her, nodding, but Helpable? I bite my lip, I have a feeling Roth doesn't mean that "I did a great job in the mission". Farthoom, having Roth off kilter with me c…
The final notes die out and I take one more look at June's back, trying to imagine those little beads under my tongue. She turns to me and I give her a smile, nodding when she puts the jingle in my tip jar.
"The enigmatic June Weaver! Thank you."
I'm having a groshing time, I can feel the energy of the room, it tingles up my skin, giving me a rush. When we get to the bridge, June's voice drops off and let's me take those three high lines:
And I never wanted anything from you
Except everythi…
I smile and hum out the high notes, I love this artist. It feels like a good follow up to the last song, something more natural that can get me back to my normal set.
I take the high notes and let June take the lead low melody. Her back to me, s…
I set up two tip jars, one at the bar for the shy wall flowers and the one on the edge of the piano. That's the one Reese is watching particularly closely, since it gets customers within touching distance to me. Also, it encourages people to drop ji…
I smile at her, I love Still Standing and getting to do a duet with June is too exciting to resist. I flick my tip jar and swing back around to face the piano.
"June Weaver, you have the jingle, I have the keys." I leave her to that, knowing s…
The song ends accompanied with a thunderclap. I smile, "Looks like I have a surprise percussion accompanist." I chuckle and twist my body around, my dress parting around my legs as I cross them and face my audience. I lean in, showcasing the dip …
I keep a watch on Cinch through the song, smiling when she shores herself up and nods at me. Krin looks unwell, and I don't see the Last and the others, which is odd. I make a note to check in when I take a break.
I end the song and sigh happily, …
June and Missed walk in and sit at the table I left open for them and momentarily draw my attention. I'm singing through the bridge, Trust me I can take you there, trust me I can take you there..., and seeing her I smirk and wink. I feel good. I fee…
I'm nervous, which is zaridann. I keep trying to convince myself. I haven't been nervous to sing in a long time but there it is. I press my hands down my dress. It took me some time at the market to find enough unsullied fabric to have it made. It's…
She releases my hands and I sigh, a spell broken. "I will do my best, Ooma, to transport them somewhere derisann and far from this place." I take her hand and stand, gathering my clothes from the side of the bed. I kiss her cheek, afraid anything mo…
I shiver when I see the needle, but quickly turn my attention to Fleece, her voice, her soft touch, the way her eyes focus and unfocus as the needle goes through my skin. My heart is racing, it's so small, but I feel unbelievably brave. Somehow both…
Would you like me to help you with that... like it's a real option, like altering my body is my choice now.
I raise my hand to my other ear, feeling its wholeness, remembering the weight of heavy clip on earrings and screw backs. I had begged …
I reach out and let her place then delicately in my hands. When I look, I find two tiny emerald birds, in flight. They are exquisite. Carved from raw emerald, it looks like something Phoenix clan might have made.
"Where did you get these Ooma? The…
I smile a devilish smile, rubbing my nose against hers. "Fleece," I breathe, "I was really hoping you were going to say that."
I lean in to kiss her again. This kiss isn't as long, but it is slow and filled with purpose. Pulling away I sigh and smi…
I unfurl at her touch, at the soft use of my name, unable to resist the comfort she is offering. I nuzzle her hand and follow her arm to lay back on my side, close to her, the top of my head touching her arm.
I lean back to look at her. I want to …
I bulk a bit at that. "Is that what he said?" I shake my head. "It isn't the term I would use." I sit up, feeling that Fleece might appreciate some space, bringing my knees up and wrapping my arms around them.
I am torn about what to say here. I d…
I smile and bring my leg between hers as she pulls me down so I am now lying on her chest. I kiss the rise of her right breast and follow the smooth gesture of her arm. I move my head to whisper in her ear, when I see the knife.
I feel my body fre…