Submission (#3841) Approved
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3 July 2022, 18:07:12 PDT (2 years ago)
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14 August 2022, 13:37:36 PDT (2 years ago) by AliLV
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added in more descriptors to the second to last paragraph !!
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There are countless stories passed, from generation to generation within Ealei. A legend of a lover, waiting within an entanglement of tree roots for her love, that her body was rumored to solidify in crystal until the day her partner return. Normally, Jelany showed no interest in such superstitions or fables, but the note of a treasured pearl within the statues grasp did pique her interest.
So here she was, staring upwards towards the mangroves, damp roots twisting and turning to form somewhat of an ethereal cave of wonderment, glow worms grouped up on the ceiling. Overall, it was a beautiful area! The elder she had befriended insisted on accompanying the kittom in her exploration, just to ensure that nothing that could go wrong, would go wrong. Truthfully, the young girl was thankful for the presence of Ilia. She was safe, someone dependable... Rummaging in her tote bag, the kittom made sure she had ample space to secure the renowned treasure. The minimal light made it difficult to navigate, though, and every now and then Jel would reach forward and wave the surrounding area in front of her to see if it was safe to climb across. Insisting to clear the area first, the iridescent elnin shifted her weight forward on idling stones, inviting Jelany to sit atop the ones that had been cleared already. This went on for roughly ten minutes, and towards the back of this cave was the statue of an elnin reaching forward, glistening pearl sitting in her paws.
It was here, and it wasn’t a myth! Hurriedly scampering to the crystallized statue, Jelany scoops the gemstone into her bag, sparing a few seconds to acknowledge the condition of the statue. In a way, her heart went out to the woman in the story, waiting for her beloved to return. Eyebrows knit together and a somber expression, further examining each nook and cranny, before an ominous mist leaked in. Suddenly a deep rattle of Eyre’s core, a quake to shake the girl up so badly that she tore off running towards the entrance with no spare glance behind her. Her footing at times is a bit slippery, but she only trips on the final foot near the entrance to send her tumbling into the water and become soaking wet. The tavern owner cried out, skidding down the splashed rocks towards the fallen kittom. Huffing breaths to maintain her composure, the pink colored kit cracks a meek smile in response to Ilia's chirps of inquiry.
"Yes Ilia, I promise I'm okay... My tail end just hurts a bit, haha! Sorry for worrying you -- are you alright too?" Fortunately the elder fails to point out the bundle of nerves that was the girl just a few short minutes ago, possibly to preserve whatever ego she could maintain at the moment. From the outsider's perspective, the mangrove appeared to be untouched... Unbothered by the missing pearl in the statues grasp. Maybe those years of consuming fantasy books had finally proven to alter her mindset, but it wasn't entirely an issue. In fact, overactive imaginations were just what was needed in a place like this, a place filled with wonder that Jelany glances down at her satchel and maintains eye contact with the luminescent pearl tucked away. Curiosity burns to brightly within the young one that she can't help but chance a pleading expression to Ilia -- absolutely weak. The adult concedes, but only after the woman gets the kittom to agree with her, that the only way they'd be able to go back in and explore was if Jelany were to follow Ilia's instructions of safety more closely. Seafoam green optics twinkle in delight as she takes in more of the scenery her mind had rejected earlier when her attempt at a mad dash tripped her. Ealei truly had beautiful waters, and with the scattered windchimes was this wonderous place a new favorite in her heart. Treading the soft waters, Jelany squints at the squished blue caked into certain crevices, now recognized as brightly colored coral reef when she dips her head underwater and narrows her eyes to examine it better. The fish that would pick at the mana berry -- which was odd to her at first. This place seemed rather desolate compared to the rest of Ealei but... Maybe someone was visiting, bringing food for the creatures here. That's the only thought in her mind that could possibly make sense, especially since nothing appeared rotten. Perhaps they had just left before Jelany and Ilia arrived? Jelany winces in disgust when her paw brushes over a particularly dense patch of moss on a rock and Ilia again rushes over to check the status of the youngling. Fortunately, it was just her being grossed out rather than in pain.
The pair note how the sun had long since set when they first arrived, but that hadn't bothered the youth in the slightest. Truthfully, the fireflies that littered the night sky and dance with one another had left another mark on her impressionable brain. Fond of how the kittom was enjoying herself, Ilia raises a paw to her mouth to stifle a giggle. Together they tread through the dense area, with the elnin taking the lead once she stumbles across familiar anchors. There should be a nearing location that she grew up seeing with her sister. It'd be lovely to show one of her favorite places, at least so that new memories could be made and perhaps Jelany might even recall her own fun in this exact spot to the young ones skittering about in her life. It's nothing out of the ordinary for a location such as this one, but it was numerous vines all hanging through a cradle of branches, It resembled a hallowed nest that hovered just above the shallow water, and both mentor and mentee stepped inside to relax their weary bones. Ilia drops her body backwards and sighs contently, Jelany pacing around for a short while around the bulbous domain. It reminded her of the miniature bird nests that she spotted all along the coastal trees of Palu'au, her home. Pulling the satchel to sit in the adjacent corner of the makeshift nest, the pink kittom takes light steps to the already dozed off adult and figures that there's no harm in laying beside her just to enjoy the relaxing air of such a place. They'll figure their way out once more when dawn broke, but for now it was time for rest.
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Characters
ELN1517: Jelany
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| AP (Ealei) (Currencies) | 1 |
ELN1714: Ilia
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Add-Ons
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bisflorescentia's Bank
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