breaking like the wine-stained glass that held my drink
The island life is filled with simplicity. There are little worries here and there to be concerned about. The sun is always shining, and the days are usually warm. There are plenty of goodies to devour, from the savory flavors of the tropical greenery to the sweet flavors of the native fruits.
Eva enjoyed every aspect of her island-home. She lounged on the beach and swam when it was too hot. She enjoyed the tropical greenery or fruits depending on her latest craving. She caught a parrot or two when she was bored, or looked after her younger siblings.
Life was simply carefree here in Ischia. The quiet island was hardly ever bothered, perhaps for best considering the type of events lately Beqanna troubled itself with. Eva knows little about the world truly, even Beqanna itself. All she has ever known is the open waters, this little island, and bits and pieces of the mainland.
Today the purple nereid horse decided to enjoy the warmth of the sunshine. How could she not? It was a bright and sunny day. A couple of clouds scattered across the sky and a cool breeze blew across the seashore. Eva lounged for an hour or two on the sandy shore and then decided to make her way into the open waters.
Stepping into the water instantly changed the physical texture of her body. From the soft coat of fur to scales that allowed her to freely swim without trouble. Her body glistened more than normal when she had scales adorned on her, enhancing her attractiveness even more. It was a trait perhaps she would one day use to her own advantage, but Eva has never felt the need to yet. She only knows to protect the ones she has come to call family and to protect the very few nereids that live within Beqanna.
A familiar song comes to her mind as she drifts slowly further into the swallow waters. “Come along with me,” her soft voice sings, “We can wander through the jungle do as we please.” She then begins to hum softly, her orange-gold eyes peering at the bottom of the seafloor as she notices some of the small fish swimming around her. A soft smile interrupts her melody for a moment, but she quickly picks up the tune again. “Come along with me to a cliff and under a tree, where we can gaze upon the water.”
Suddenly, she hears a loud splash. Eva’s ear flickers instantly at the sound. Her tune ends abruptly, and her eyes dart across the open waters. The nereid peers carefully across the water. Her ears flicker again, listening to any more splashes of water. Another one is heard again, but closer this time. Eva pulls the water close to her, feeling the natural current within her reach. She sends a small powerful wave around her, throwing it in the direction where she heard the last splash near her.
“Who’s there?” Her sweet voice rings out, as she glances across the water several times.
Eva
@[Aodhan]