Curiosity Killed The Cat | Team Four Star

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i wonder who the
victim of my sandwich
stealing is...

There was a frost on the whining fold of wind, particles of moisture clouding the large expanse of the mountainous region as the settlement of crowded trees and thickly layered leaves seemingly trembled to the presence that wandered about. The floor of the earth felt hollow, every fallen step made known as the critters of the woods peered cautiously from a distance, though, curiosity glinted scarcely within their eyes. Creeping through shrubs and along the side-by-side oaks, they ensued the figure with a further and rather, unknown interest.

When it was often "turn-tail-and-run", the semblance that fixed itself to her, was not like the other passing travellers. It was inviting and gentle and rather exciting. The odd girl walked with a certain skip to her step, leaping over logs and shambling past the thicket of trees like she knew this place at heart. For a moment, the critters that used this aged land as shelter, thought the apparent human respired with the breath of the forest — almost as if they were one. But, as much as their eagerness to know urged them onward, a sort of alien-like rumbling transpired nearby, the current of wind startling the nearest trees as the leafy greens fluttered out wildly.

All the living that had followed, rebounded swiftly into the copse of their homes, booted feet faltering in their skip as the figure urgently ceased her movement — listening to the sounds of wood and metal creaking in the distance, as if it had carried itself along the wind. As the wisp of a breeze passed on, lulling the forest into its once reticent state, the figure found she was now much more engrossed with what had resounded through the valley of mountains, than with visiting the township of Phoenix. Rotating to the left, she headed through the uncharted grove, using memory, and the slight scent of ore to aid as her compass within the maze-like region. After all, the forest could be quite deceiving, no matter how beautiful it was.

The path gradually opened up, little by little, and the broad oaks separated into the light of a large lake. Though, that wasn't the only thing that settled down below — whilst standing on the edge of a steep hillside there was a ship visible on the other end of the spring. Or more accurately — an airship. The captivating pinkish-hues lit up in a flurry of excitement, and she took a step forward, the ground beneath her collapsing at contact. Immediately the figure veered down the hillside, endeavouring to retain her balance as she met the ground below and nearly with her own face — a nervous laugh parting from the lips.

Despite the sudden race of a heartbeat, recognition fixed itself on the ship, approaching it casually before she cupped her hands around her mouth and called out, "Hello! Is anybody home!" no answer came. There was slight worry that laced itself within her curiosity, and she wondered if perhaps the owner of this amazing freight might've been hurt. Glancing over to the side, a ladder captured her regard to the situation, slender hands extending towards the built in climb as she started to work herself up the lofty outer wall of the ship.

It didn't take much time to grind the daunting entryway, as the figure was already stepping onto the floor of the structure, taking a look at the well-built area. She was always so fascinated that humans managed to build things like this, even houses. Their intelligence and imagination was something that she had always admired. Though, that admiration quickly subsided as her line of sight crossed paths with a rather delicious sandwich a few feet over to the side. She felt her mouth grow watery, and it was at this time that she had forgotten how hungry she had been before curiosity possessed her. Nearing the remedy to this almost painful hunger, she picked up the sandwich without a single thought in might to whose it might be — and began to eat away heartily.

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The outer layer of bread was soft and easy to tear into as her heart fluttered to the mer taste of food alone. If it had been something else that was not as delightful as a simple sandwich, then she probably would've found anything in particular to quench the sudden hunger that had been misplaced. For one whom usually had a much larger stomach than most, it was a nuisance to deal with the appetency of a dragon while disguised in the form of a human being. Despite it being much easier to deal with for now, this mer sandwich was nothing more than a snack to satisfy her empty stomach. Half the slice was practically gone — crammed into her mouth as if all the time in the world depended on it. Even as she was mid-way through attempting to chew the food, the abrupt slam of a door and the resounding footfall of company froze the hand that had been reaching for the other slice. Pinkish hues veered towards the figure that settled over to the side, the familiar curiosity of before resting upon her like a child that was restless to make new friends.

"Well, my name is Anna too! Though, I'm certain you must be referring to another individual." grinning childishly, the other slice lastly reached her parted lips, a set of teeth riving into the appetizing morsel briefly as she held it up rather proudly, "And this sandwich... well I found it!" laughter slipped out from within her throat, light-hearted and inviting. Even if she was an utter stranger on the ship, the blondette showed no signs of being a threat to the woman before her. Large captivating eyes could only peer up at the still-to-be-known stranger, childlike in every aspect. "May I ask what your name is?" though, even as she wanted to know this woman's name, extra company decided to show up — appearing within the open doorway as a much smaller figure.

Compared to the other feisty woman, this young girl conducted herself in an almost docile way. A hint of trouble passed briefly across her features, taking noticing in the rather obvious injuries that were concealed by layers and layers of bandage. Anna was no stranger towards being hurt, though, seeing anybody else in pain at often times, distraught her. Humans were much more fragile than her own people. Magic was the reason they had changed and grew more durable to physical violence over time, yet, even then, the world was scattered with those that were not strong enough. Their hearts may have been ablazed, though their minds were scattered with hesitation and fear.

The blonde shifted slightly, readying the act of speech until another individual barged into the scene. At the mention of a sandwich, it was then that she comprehended the missing slice within her hand — evidently now resting within the depths of her stomach. Honesty was her number one trait, though, slight hesitation tinged on her vocal strings as the young man seemed clearly provoked by this act. Normally, Anna was never one to make her own food. She'd find something in the forest, or "accidentally" end up eating someone else's meal. It was barely rememberable though, she could recall the people of her village banning the young girl from ever cooking again. "Sandwich..." she hummed out, glancing over to the side, as if innocent in this crime of abducting a simple lunch, "You mean the one that was on that now empty plate over there! Oh!" speaking almost happily, she lighted up as if something had been seized within her sight. "Haven't seen it! Sorry! It must have run off somewhere!" laughing casually, she endeavoured to quickly change the subject.

"I apologize for intruding! This one called out to see if anybody was onboard, though, I don't think I was heard!" the childish grin itched across the corner of her lips, signature in those that knew her well enough, "I'm Anna! Just a passing traveler! Nice to meet you all!" the crown tilted to the side, at even more awe to the fact that so much company could conjure up by the mer trap of sneaking a sandwich.

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