As we dream by the fire;

[whispery-song.livejournal.com]

[Namine is sitting alone in front of a fireplace in a seemingly deserted corner of the library, in hopes she won't disturb anyone as she hums "Winter Wonderland" softly. A small smile remains on her lips as she thinks about the last time she sat here likes this. Three years... a lot can, and has, happened in those three years- a lot of pain, smiles, and a lot of tears- of both kinds. Today, she finds herself wondering about the next three to come, what they will bring, and what she will take from them. She knows what her future is supposed to turn out like in seven years, but what about the space in between? The future is a finicky thing.]

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[aquaticvoices.livejournal.com]

[Hope you don't mind some company. This Namine was drawn in by the warmth, a few -very basic "learn to read and write"- books in hand. She's curious.]

[whispery-song.livejournal.com]

[Oh well hi there! Nothing like a double haha talk about double! to stir her out of her long rambling trains of thought. This Namine turns at the sound of the other entering, giving her a smile.]

Hello..

LJ stop eating my tags :|

[aquaticvoices.livejournal.com]

[She smiles in response, but doesn't say anything. I blame POTC4 for enabling me XD

It's a good thing she cant smell Namine from here though, or she'd run. Sirens are stronger where she's from, and more territorial.]

I HATE THAT

[whispery-song.livejournal.com]

[Damn them addictive pirate movies!

Oh, you should meet her older, more psychotic self. This one is the calm, nice one that won't bite your head off for looking at her man.]

LJ hates me now apparently. It wont even let me use links :|

[aquaticvoices.livejournal.com]

[There is no resisting pirate movies

Clearly she needs to meet her one day! But for now, she's glad to be in the company of someone less violent.

She glances at the fire. Is it okay for her to come closer?]

:c

[whispery-song.livejournal.com]

[On a good day where her Riku is NO WHERE NEAR THEM.

Namine doesn't seem bothered at all by her presence. She has turned back around to face the fire by now, but is now just sitting and watching the flames dance around.]

[aquaticvoices.livejournal.com]

[Probably a good idea...

....She just walks close enough to get warm before sitting down. She doesn't want to disturb the other her.]

[whispery-song.livejournal.com]

[Namine turns to look at the other again, noticing that she isn't just passing through as she originally thought. The blonde scoots to the side, motioning towards the pillows she has all over the floor.]

You can sit closer if you'd like.

[aquaticvoices.livejournal.com]

[She blinks, hesitating, before standing up and moving closer to the warmth of the fire. The cold doesn't bother her when she's in her mermaid form, but when she's like this it can really get to her. So she appreciates being allowed closer.]

[whispery-song.livejournal.com]

[There are blankets nearby all warm and toasty as well, and this Namine doesn't seem to be using them.]

So, what brings you to the library?

/curls up in pain ;;

[aquaticvoices.livejournal.com]

[Blaaaaankets. She will totally be taking one.

And to answer her question, she holds up the books she brought. She's having to learn how to write so that she has some form of comunication while on land.]

[whispery-song.livejournal.com]

I see... how is that going?

[aquaticvoices.livejournal.com]

[..Hangs her head a little. Not so well, apparently :c]

[sunrisingly.livejournal.com]

[This one does a double-take as he passes by, getting hit with some sudden deja vu. But he breaks into a smile after a moment, walking in and taking in the warmth... of the fire, of course. Something inside his chest feels warm too though.]

Hey, Namine.

[whispery-song.livejournal.com]

[WOW, REGKU, WOW. Firexas is totally facepalming at that one.]

There you are...

[She stands and greets him with a hug, her smile only growing upon contact.]

[sunrisingly.livejournal.com]

[HUSH, CHICKS DIG THE ROMANTIC STUFF OKAY. Also I'm secretly a total sap.]

I was wondering where you were.

[He stays in that hug for a bit, holding her close.]

[whispery-song.livejournal.com]

[DUDE, THERE WAS NO ROMANCE IN THAT, ONLY CHEESE.]

I was outside, but it was getting too cold.

[She is perfectly content to stay there in his arms for a while.]

[sunrisingly.livejournal.com]

Yeah... I can't believe it's December already.

[Good, stay here where it's warm and cheesy romantic.]

[whispery-song.livejournal.com]

I know... where did this year go?

[She pulls away enough just to lead him over towards the fire and her arrangement of pillows she has laid out across the floor.]

[sunrisingly.livejournal.com]

["Well, we spend most of it not being kidnapped/tortured/killed..."]

Who knows. But somehow I'm happy it's coming to an end.

[Yesss, pillows. Comfy floor spot in front of fireplace: check.]

[whispery-song.livejournal.com]

["Instead, we got to watch it all happen to ROXAS..... again."]

Really?

[She seems surprised to hear that, and looks up at him before snuggling closer.]

[sunrisingly.livejournal.com]

Yeah. It feels... stale. Like it's time for a new year.

[He pauses, thinking over his words. Looks like all the cheesiness is gone.]

...That sounds weird, but I can't think of how else to phrase it.

[whispery-song.livejournal.com]

I think I know what you mean.

[She nods against him, her hand grazing over his side.]

It's like we've come to a plateau in the dressing room. Now that things have settled a bit... I feel that we have to figure out what we actually want from life now.

[sunrisingly.livejournal.com]

[He nods and stares into the fire.]

Mm. I wonder if this is what growing up feels like.

[whispery-song.livejournal.com]

Hm..

[She smiles and nudges him.]

I don't know any grown-ups to ask.