Whispering Words

Coeus · 07-02-2012, 02:28 AM

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Sorry this took so long, I really just need to jump back in.

Word Count → 300+

Coeus had bent his head over a book. The ball had given him a headache and all he really wanted was a bit of quiet and a good to read. Books knew more then he ever hoped for and they always seemed to have a solution at the end of the story. The young wold wished life would come that easily and that sorrows didn't mar his past and present so much. He shook his head, clearing the thoughts that plagued him. He had been thinking of his mother again. The tainted thoughts of her face and voice shadowed him, even though it had been months since she had passed. Coeus wiped his nose with the back of his hand and massaged his aching head.

Through all of it though, he could rely on books. He could steal into the pages and lose his problems and immerse himself into someone elses. It was easier that way, staying disconnected from reality. This way he could be happy and solve their problems and let his own sink into the abyss. The pages whispered to him, murmuring sweet nothings into his ear that only he could perceive. He could see the words coming off the pages and blending into pictures that formed the story. Coeus would smile to himself then, simply enjoying the imagery, the magic of the story. During these moments he could forget his deceased relatives, his horrid fighting talents, and lack of confidence.

Sometimes, he would just lay on his book and close his eyes, letting the words he just read run over him like the refreshing stream that renewed his body. Though some words came out shocking and startling, those were the feelings that made him feel alive, even when he felt so dead. Coeus didn't sink into his book this time though, he was focused on the letters, devouring the page with hungry orange eyes that sought more and more knowledge.

Code by the Mentors; photo courtesy to Astrid Walter

Ismeme · 07-30-2012, 12:53 PM

Isa’s belly was very well rounded since the pups would be brought into the world any day now, hopefully. Complications with both pregnancy and birth were common in her family, so much so that it was never a surprise when there was a litter of all stillborn pups or that the mother died in childbirth. Isa would be devastated if her pups never got to take their first breath. She couldn’t think about that though, Hadley was already worried enough without knowing of her families history.

She wandered around Casa, just trying to keep her mind busy. She was about to turn back and find Hadley when she saw a male she wasn’t too familiar with. Having heard about him from Hadley, Isa was aware that his name was Coeus and that he was rather fond of books. Both her and Thana knew how to read and write but she hadn’t come across anyone else who did, or at least she didn’t know if anyone else could. Isa hadn’t read any good books since she had left home and kept meaning to get to the library in Casa but just never seemed to get there. There was always things she needed to do it seemed and when she did have free time, she was usually going for a walk or was with Hadley. Perhaps Coeus would be willing to point out a few good books for her sometime. Waddling up to the young man, Isa smiled, noticing he was focused on the book before him. Hello there Coeus. Mind if I join you? She motioned to the spot beside him and began to wonder what book he had with him at the moment.

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