This . . . was definitely strange . His explanation made Taliyah's blood run cold . An arena ? She had heard of it , but she thought it was only something silly her mom had made up to get her to stop playing so rough . Granted , that didn't work , but . . .
Taliyah was brought out of her thoughts when a sudden hand gripped her shoulder . It was large and rough , something she definitely wasn't used to . The shuriman stiffened at the contact , though didn't open her mouth for refusal . In fact , she feared refusing the general . Who knew what a man like Swain could do ?
" N - No . . . I haven't visited a city under the rule of Noxus . I grew up in a tribe that was always on the move , though I did encounter people from there . If I'm to be honest , they seemed almost . . . Miserable . " Taliyah answered his question lightly , eyeing the city . It was dark , in her opinion . Crowded and full of blacks , reds , and dark blues . Dangerous eyes followed the pair , one reason being because of Swain , the second because of Taliyah's bright clothing . Places like this always made her stick out like a sore thumb . " Do people know how to be subtle ? "
The realization was evident in her eyes, the earth colored irises widening in recognition. “The pleasure is all mine, miss Taliyah” Swain replied smoothly, quieting down to listen to the girl’s explanation.
An ideological approach to answering was the Shuriman’s choice. He’d reply in kind. “Some of our customs are brash” The general admitted to the girl. “But violence is universal language. We try to limit the use of violence to battlefield or arena. Should someone start practicing excessive violence outside those theaters… We offer them a choice. To serve in penal legion and take their tendencies to battlefield, or to the arena where our champion Draven will educate them on the wielding of such violence for amusement’s sake” He offered her a chilling smile at the end of this explanation.
Stepping beside her, his hand closed around her shoulder, turning to young woman to walk with him, the two heading deeper into the city of Noxus Prime. “Have you visited the Noxian cities in Shurima? Tell me, how are they nowdays?” He asked in conversational tone, as the two began making their way deeper into the city.
Taliyah has always been light hearted . Call it anxiety , call it the way she was raised , the young woman could never get over something . This . . . was one of those somethings . " Ekko , I don't want you to hurt him ! I'm just . . . mad he hurt me . . . . Alright , really mad he hurt me . . . Do you promise it'll only make him yell ? " The young woman , face red and puffy from crying , smiled at Ekko awkwardly . Man , friends are great . . .
In longing, you feel hope. You're on a long road, you know this. Your desire is strong, big in your chest but you don't feel weighed down. You've had your hardships, but you know what you truly seek is, or could be, not far from your grasp. Not to say you don't feel the burning in your heart for something more, but theres still a spark in you, a voice that says, "don't give up, what if?" You can be patient. You know you must be. Your yearning is felt like a campfire in rain, the circumstances say the flame should be out, but yet it burns, as long as god willing or sheer effort keeps it alive. You feel the pull in your gut that makes your throat tighten with the ache of your heart but you softly smile, it's just a reminder of your love. You aren't afraid of your feelings in the way that would make you push them away because you're familiar with them and you know the payoff would be well worth the grief. You're doing great my darling, you will find your love if you have not already.
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She's 4'9 but she's strong
Please don't anger the smol
You'll get a rock thrown at you, square in the face
I saw this going around, so...
Taliyah: *mopping with the handle of a broom*
Her husband:
Taliyah: *trying to peacefully drink tea*
@regina-tenebris @visionofnoxus @heredis-sanguinis : One of us, one of us, one of us, onE OF US-
Taliyah let a grin cross her cheeks as he explained . Was this just an excuse to speak to the pretty guy with a mullet ? Probably . But that eyeliner could KILL !
" Really ? " She asked , recognizing the brand right away . What ? Names like that always got her attention ! Taliyah had wondered if the eyeliner was good or not . . . Guess she has her answer . " Woah . . . It looks better than I expected ! Do you use any other brands ? "
Well , it wasn't like Taliyah cared much . He always had to deal with her when she's wet* , so it's only fair she does the same . The young adult was curled up to Ekko's side , arms and legs wrapped around his body .
" You're warm today . . . Do you want the blanket ? "
yasuo: one time my daughter had a black eye, because she walked into a door and she’s stupid…
*audience laughs*
yasuo: yeah. and then, uh, we took her to ice cream, and everyone there was giving me like a dirty look. and then i realized, they think i hit her! and then she had a black eye and that’s why i’m taking her to ice cream.
yasuo: man, i just wanna say, fuck all of you, okay? she’s this big! *points at taliyah*
yasuo: you think if i hit her she’d have a black eye? man, she’d be fucking decimated! there’d be nothing there!
*audience laughs*
yasuo: look at this shit! i’d ruin her head with one punch! easily!
*audience laughs again*
yasuo: she has no defensive skills! she fucking sucks! you know, just smiling at me and then, PFF!
*audience laughs harder*
yasuo: there’d be just a…just a dent there like a fucking bomb went off!
...
You avoid corners and doorways - do you know why? Have you looked inwards recently? Do you understand what is happening there?
Your mind is muddled and dusty, a mirror you haven’t been able to clean properly. Smudging the nervousness just leaves streaks on the glass, which makes your face harder to see, which makes you nervous.
What are you nervous of, darling? What keeps you up at night? Why haven’t you confronted it? Do you know what it is? Can you answer my questions? Are they making you nervous? Am I frightening you?
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post - trauma sentence starters blood, death mention.
“don’t do that. don’t shut me out.”
“you’ve been crying. i can tell.”
“we need to change those bandages and get some food in you.”
“you want me to rub your back ’til you fall asleep?”
“that was a brave thing you did today.”
“shh, that’s okay, get everything out.”
“there’s something on your shirt. you – that’s blood!”
“need some space?”
“you should lay down.”
“there’s nothing wrong with asking for help.”
“shh, shh. you were having a nightmare.”
“we can talk through the door.”
“let’s clean you up and get you to bed, okay?”
“you almost died.”
“i brought you a blanket.”
“you’re home. you’re safe.”
“i’m worried about you.”
“is everything okay?”
“tell me how to make it better.”
“it’s been a tough few days. how are you holding up?”
“you have to stay awake. come on, give my hand a squeeze.”
“you’re in the hospital.”
“think you can make it to the bathroom?”
“no, no. don’t close your eyes.”