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REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Mar 15

The sea feels… unruly today.
I wonder if there’s a storm coming soon…
No matter. At least I have shelter now

REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 26

It was foolish to trust someone so easily, but after running for so long, any safety seemed like a gift.

Hopefully they wouldn’t love to regret it.

REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 26

“Jira.” They repeated, turning their head to the side ever so slightly. “It’s nice. We should go. Incase the crash attracted any unwanted attention. I trust you know the way?”

In all honesty, Reverie quite liked this girl. She was brave, and intelligent, and seemed kind enough. They knew (cont)

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REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 18

The air may be cold, but the sea is calm today. Now is the time of rest. Take care of yourself.

a cave in the ocean with the sun shining through

ALT: a cave in the ocean with the sun shining through

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REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 18

They feel the White Current swirl around the two of them. This person was… strange. Certainly not like them— their ripples in the Current felt like... unbalanced. Different. They couldn’t blame her. The Empire destroyed the lives of anyone like the two of them.

“…thank you. Are you hurt?”

REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 18

Overwhelmed, Reverie just nods, their mask thankfully covering up any expression.

“…I am Bluejay.” Their moniker tastes like ash in their mouth, but it was dangerous to give anyone their name or face, force sensitive or not. “Thank you. For helping me. I…” A pause. (Cont)

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REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 17

All things considered, there are worse places to land, and worse people to meet.

Reverie gives one final nod to Crosshair before the two set off, watching the wreckage of their ship fade away, listening to the waves of the ocean.

Maybe things will be okay.

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REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 17

Despite themselves, they let out a huff of amusement, carefully balancing onto the boat, sitting in the corner on the opposite end of Crosshair.

All things considered, this was no the worst outcome. The stranger was kind, if not a bit familiar, and the island was beautiful. (Cont)

skepticalcross1.bsky.social @skepticalcross1.bsky.social · Feb 12

"Heh...don't worry, I won't let it go to my head."

*Taking up the controls once again, he motions for the kid to take a seat, as it's still some distance back to shore.*

"Now...let's get out of here before the sharks get curious."

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REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 11

*That was… unexpected. And oddly persistent. In normal circumstances, it would make them wary of the other person’s intentions, but they were much too tired to care.*

“…Okay.” *A pause.* “Thank you for helping me. You are kind.” *Their mask didn’t betray an expression, but they sounded solemn.*

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REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 17

Someone like them.

Someone like them!

If Reverie were any less vulnerable, they’d cry with joy. But the wonderful stranger was right— admitting something like that was dangerous, especially now.

“U-Um…” They stumbled “I injured my shoulder, but I will be okay. I can manage.”

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REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 17

//Yup! Pretty busy the whole time, but I’m all good to go now!

REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 16

//SORRY MY INTERNET WENT OUT FOR LIKE 4 DAYS :(( it’s okay we’re back now

REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 16

//HI SORRY I WAS GONE FOR SO LONG I lost internet for like 4 days. It’s all cool though we good now!!

//If you want to wrap it up here we can!! I’m cool with either option, so it’s up to you.

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REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 11

*There’s only a few moments of silence followed by a quiet, out of breath whisper:* “You’re like me.” *Reverie doesn’t know if what they’re feeling is hope or fear, but they slowly approach Jira like a cautious loth-cat*

REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 11

—burst of energy, they clumsily jump off the side of the ship, landing in the shallower waters and scrambling towards the land towards their salvation.*

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REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 11

*They snapped to attention, like suddenly being dunked into cold water, as their hair on the back of their neck stood up.

The White Current.

There’s a million questions they want to ask, but not drowning is currently pretty high on their list of priorities. In an uncharacteristic—

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REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 11

//I’VE BEEN RELEASED FROM MY SHACKLES IM FINALLY HOME

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REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 11

No issue!//

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REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 11

—that survived the crash— their helmet, some rations, potentially a weapon, and moves to leave their ship.*

*When they breached the surface, it was… a lot nicer than they were expecting. The air was cool and crisp, and the scenery felt calming, like everything was right. As right as it could be.*

REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 11

*…there. Whatever happens after this is up to the White Current, and they’re not in the mood to be picky*

*Reverie flinched as cold, sharp pain shot through their shoulder. Okay, bad. Very, very bad. Might’ve broken it on impact. Very, very bad. They reach down to muster up any supplies—

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REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 11

//HI OH MY GOD IM SO SORRY I DID NOT SEE THIS GENUINELY IT DID NOT POP UP IN MY NOTIFS SORRY SORRY SORRY

REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 11

*That was… unexpected. And oddly persistent. In normal circumstances, it would make them wary of the other person’s intentions, but they were much too tired to care.*

“…Okay.” *A pause.* “Thank you for helping me. You are kind.” *Their mask didn’t betray an expression, but they sounded solemn.*

skepticalcross1.bsky.social @skepticalcross1.bsky.social · Feb 11

"There's no such thing as 'just handling' injury," he answered firmly. "You're going to need a medic or a healer for that, which we have several of on land."

REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 11

“…Shoulder got injured.” *They whispered, jumping near the front of the boat with not as much grace as they would’ve liked. The masked teenager shook their head.* “But I am alright. I can handle it.” *They put a protective arm around their side, suddenly aware of how defenceless they were*

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REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 11

“…Shoulder got injured.” *They whispered, jumping near the front of the boat with not as much grace as they would’ve liked. The masked teenager shook their head.* “But I am alright. I can handle it.” *They put a protective arm around their side, suddenly aware of how defenceless they were*

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REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 11

*They weight the options in their head. Revealing an injury could make them vulnerable to attack… but this nice stranger seemed to actually be worried to them. It was a foreign gesture to them, but a nice one.” (Cont)

skepticalcross1.bsky.social @skepticalcross1.bsky.social · Feb 11

There was something just the slightest bit off about a person who went from being in distress to 'totally fine', or so Crosshair reasoned as he looked this kid over.

"You're 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 about that. No injuries of any kind?"

In other words, some people were just too brave sometimes...

REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 10

*They take a second to catch their breath, before awkwardly climbing down and hopping onto the rocks below. They hesitantly make their way towards their saviour, studying him behind their blank-faced mask.*

“…I’m okay.” *They whisper.* “…Thank you.”

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REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 10

*They take a second to catch their breath, before awkwardly climbing down and hopping onto the rocks below. They hesitantly make their way towards their saviour, studying him behind their blank-faced mask.*

“…I’m okay.” *They whisper.* “…Thank you.”

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REVERIE 🌊🪶 @bluebirdofthesea.bsky.social · Feb 10

*Reverie, masked and silent, thought for a moment before clawing themself up out of the ship. It hurt, really, REALLY hurt, but they weren’t about to be trapped in a small enclosed space with a man twice their size. No amount of fancy illusion tricks can stand up again a punch to the face* (cont)

skepticalcross1.bsky.social @skepticalcross1.bsky.social · Feb 10

*who certainly was ready to get off this 'ride'.

"Can you climb out," he called loudly, "or do I have to move in and get you?"

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