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Ava Starr ([personal profile] decohere) wrote in [community profile] come_sailaway2023-12-31 09:30 pm

i'm like a bird, i only fly away

Who: Ava & OTA
When: End of December
Warnings: Village discussions likely

i. you're beautiful, that's for sure

Do Not Disturb.

The sign is posted outside their cabin door the day they return and remains through the end of the year, to discourage any well-meaning visitors from bringing any extra stress. She takes great care in securing an environment that Peter can feel safe to recover in, until he's ready to face anyone else.

(text if needed -ava)

ii. you'll never, ever fade

Though she doesn't leave the room much herself, she does occasionally convince herself of the need for fresh air, to walk off the anxiety around the sports deck. She isn't paying much attention to where she's going though, eyes fixed on the stars.

iii. you're lovely, but it's not for sure

She can be found sometimes at the cafe, staring into her cup of tea or preparing a platter to bring back to the room.

iv. that i won't ever change

Toward the end of the week she's got a large pile of dirty clothes she's sorting through in the laundry room, separating the lights (mostly hers) from the darks (mostly Peter's). She has a small pile of things she's pulling out of the pockets, after making the mistake of having washed her pens one time too many. She finds the number badge, and clutches tightly to it.

v. and though my love is rare

And in the middle of one afternoon she's completely passed out in a library armchair, too many late nights watching guard over her husband sleep catching up with her. Jurassic Park lays open on the floor by her feet.

vi. and though my love is true

wildcard me
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[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2024-01-13 03:03 am (UTC)(link)
"I think everyone is a hypocrite," she laughs. "But I think most people are hypocrites for good reasons. Do as I say and not as I do and all that."

Valdis shakes her head.

"He never had anyone, not really. Now he does, and he deserves the chance to grow. Just like everyone else."
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[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2024-01-13 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
"Ava...Suffering given willingly isn't as powerful as when it is taken. Kevin undoubtedly produced a lot of it just by the very nature of what he was doing. I don't think any of us really knew what we were getting into, so I think there is hope still. We bought ourselves more time if nothing else."

Though she's not sure how much time, she's never really looked into it. Never tried to do more.
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[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2024-01-13 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
Valdis scoots closer and wraps her arms around Ava. Squeezing her friend close, she hums softly, closing her eyes and trying to project calm and love as much as she can into Ava's soul.
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[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2024-01-13 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
"The Captain knew the price when he created this place, but he didn't understand it."

She doesn't believe it will ever be enough, especially not after what happened with the Labyrinth.

"I think he's starting to, but I think he's the only one who can decide if it is enough."
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[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2024-01-15 12:50 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah."

She squeezes Ava again.

"It's gonna be ok. We'll get through this."