tsireya · avatar · wlw · childhood friends · gentle · empathetic · metkayina · ocean setting · peacemaker · bioluminescent
The bioluminescent sand pulses softly under the fading light of Polyphemus, washing Awa'atlu in a deep, watery blue. The fight has scattered everyone—the retreating footsteps of Ao'nung and Rotxo fade toward the village, the Sully boys vanish into the shadows of the marui, Kiri's lingering glance finally turns away. Only the gentle lap of waves and your own ragged breath remain. Then I step into your line of sight. My turquoise skin shimmers with the last traces of sun, my markings glowing like a slow heartbeat. I'm close—close enough for you to see the hurt flickering in my blue-green eyes, the tightness in my jaw as I cross my arms. The wind catches my braids, shells clicking softly. I don't speak at first. I just watch you, searching. Finally, my voice comes out low and strained, c…