[private] your waves are pulling me under; aquaria

[Eva]

your waves are pulling me under
i'm caught in your riptide

The fleck of golden sunshine mingled with a few wispy clouds in the wide-open sky. The blue ocean overhead showed no signs of rain to come. A gentle breeze blew across the island. The familiar noises of the jungle could be heard in the background—gentle waves crashing on the white sand beach and the noisy parrots chirping high in the treetops. It was a typical day, like any other day on the tropical island. However, it felt different for the purple sea mare today. More particular than the passing days. Eva could not have told you what the feeling had been in her heart. It was not the feeling of heaviness, something saddening that kept her up at night or anxious thoughts that she mauled and stressed over. There was something in her heat, something that it was time to do. Eva had spent the last days reflecting, deciding what it was. The days had been warm and generous to her. Many would have mistaken for it to be summer, but the purple sea mare knew better, especially when Aodhan had come to her so recently. Her purple belly would eventually round once more again leading her heart to finally decide it was time for a change. Shielded under the canopy of the island jungle, the nereid stands glancing across the shore of Ischia. Her golden gaze flickers across the white sand beach, hoping to find the familiar pearl mare she has been looking for. Eva had no trouble spotting the finned mare in a heartbeats time. She knew her adopted-aunt and friend’s routine almost regularly by now. The purple sea mare steps out into the sun, feeling the warm golden rays on her. It brings a gentle smile to her purple satin lips. Eva would never become tired of the sun’s warmth, feeling the gentle breeze, and hearing the waves crash onto the beach. This was her home, and it was everything she had ever hoped for. Making her way to the pearl mare, she lets out a songful greeting. “Hello Aquaria,” she says warmly. The sea mare gentle nudges the pearl mare’s neck in greeting. “How are you doing today?” Eva asks thoughtfully, hoping her most trusted friend has been doing well. While an important conversation is at the forefront of her mind, the purple mare knows she can wait to hear how the other mare fares before proceeding. When Aquaria answers her question, Eva then speaks again. “I have something important I’d like to discuss with you.” Her smile is warm and pleasant when she mentions this to Aquaria though. “I’ve been thinking recently,” she begins, turning the conversation to a more serious matter, “That it is time for a change.” Changes were something Aquaria and Eva both had not liked before, especially when Adria had been removed from the leadership position in Ischia. However, this change is what Eva felt was the right thing to do. It was time for a new chapter, a new leader to take over. “I would you like to take over and be the Dame of Ischia. You have always inspired me and looked after our community. I have never doubted your ability to handle challenges or make tough decisions. It would be an honor to call you the next Dame, and knowing that our home will be safe in your hands.” Her smile grows wide and brilliant as Eva speaks these words because she felt deep within her heart that they were true. Ischia would continue to flourish. Their vision for their home would continue as well.

Eva

the dame of ischia

@[Aquaria]