Too Bright [Avi]

[Philomena Snow]

Mina was sat on a bench, body shaded by a tree, eyes shaded by her glasses, sipping from a Starbucks cup. Because this girl didn't and couldn't deal with sunlight on an average day, and today it was beaming, properly. She might have climbed into the tree and hid there if that wasn't so difficult to do with a cup of coffee in your hand. She was dressed to do such an act of gymnastics, so if she wasn't in the difficult predicament of choosing between climbing the tree or drinking her coffee, it would be obvious what she would do. Plus, being up there would keep her away from nosey people. She pushed her hair behind her ear.

She would have just gone straight home, or gone shopping or something, but... she was feeling slightly nostalgic, which Mina hadn't been planning or accounting for. She was originally planning to leave two days ago, but due to money and her mom asking if she could stay for a bit longer to be there for her sister's birthday, she was still here. She kind of minded, but she kind of didn't. She didn't like being indecisive or in between about things, so this was confusing for her as well.

The nineteen year old girl sighed and pushed her glasses further up her nose. She hadn't made much of an effort to say goodbye to anyone. The odd person might realize she had left, the couple of people she had flirted and done things with. She didn't really have anyone too close. Well, except Avi. Kind of.

What was it with the kind of's?

Mina generally stayed out of people's way, but she'd been in Avinea's company once or twice. And she wasn't... terrible. She thought that girl deserved some kind of farewell, due to the fact that she was actually a decent human being (unlike Mina herself). The video she had made... well, she hadn't even rewatched it. She cared about what she said, but she was... timid. In some circumstances. And she didn't want to see herself saying those words again. So she sent it and hoped it wasn't too mind-dullingly crap for the bright blonde girl to watch. It felt weird to do... but it was worth it. She had a small sense of closure from it, and seeing as she wasn't expecting to see the girl, maybe ever again, or at least, not for a while, it was something. And something was better than nothing.

Mina sipped her bitter coffee again.

[Avinea Jale]

Avi was walking around the mall, looking at the different stores and such. She had originally gone to the mall for her shampoo and conditioner and was going to leave immediately but realized she wanted something sugary sweet from Starbucks before she left. For old time's sake, or some other thing like that. That and she hadn't had any coffee that day anyway and she was due for a cup. The sweetness was just an added bonus to Avi. After ordering an extra large Mocha Latte with extra whipped cream and a peppermint stick Avi looked around the bakery before grabbing a chocolate chip cookie.

Biting into it Avi made sure not to spill any of the crumbs on her shirt and tugged down her short short jean shorts a little. They were riding up a bit and Avi wondered why she chose to wear them. Namely because it was too hot out to wear pants, and there was also the fact they looked nice with her outfit as a whole. Avi was definitely showing off her runner's body today with her outfit. Why shouldn't she? She had worked hard for it.

Taking a sip of the super sweet drink Avi remembered Mina and how she had spilled her coffee all over her that day. It was kind of amusing and kind of shocking at the same time. Mina had always intrigued Avi and she was glad Mina had spilled coffee on her. That meant that Avi had the chance to get to know her a bit more. Which was awesome in it's own right. She even got to play dress up, and though Avi was thought it was a bit too dark, she couldn't deny she looked hot in the outfit Mina had picked out for her.

Now she was remembering that video.

Avi blinked and smiled slightly thinking of the sweet video that Mina had sent her. She didn't realize that Mina actually liked her and kind of felt like she was an annoyance most of the time to the other girl. She was trying to get past that though, and instead made sure to text her. She wasn't ready to let Mina go away, go out of her life right now. Instead she would fight to see her, that was if she could find the elusive girl. Mina, it seemed, had been avoiding Avi to an extent. Or at least she wasn't in any of the normal places Avi would expect her to be. Maybe that was why her mind decided to tell her to go to Starbucks today. Avi half hoped Mina would have been there.

Avi sipped her drink again as she was walking and suddenly stopped not believing her eyes. In front of her she saw Mina, sitting on a bench under the tree. Grinning from ear to ear Avi bit her lip trying to keep her excitement in. She wasn't sure how to do this but decided to wing it, sending a light cool breeze towards Mina, sort of announcing her presence. Smirking only slightly she walked over and sat on the other side of the bench, "Mind if I sit here?" Truth be told Avi was going to sit there either way. She just hoped Mina would agree.

[Philomena Snow]

It was interesting, watching everyone walking by, going about their business. It was also pretty entertaining. Someone's dog pulled them along too fast and made them run into a lamppost. She didn't hide her small grin at the misfortune as she put her cup to her lips again, looking now at the shadow cast by the tree behind her. Her fingers itched, and she wished she could just tug at it a bit, but even as she made the naive attempt, she felt the shadow's life, given by the fact that it was made by a living organism. She sighed and swirled her cup around a little.

Mina relaxed a little at the introduction of a small breeze, even if it was odd. The air had seemed fairly still today. She glanced up again. And did a little double take, for probably no reason other than the fact that she hadn't been expecting to meet Avi. She wasn't prepared for this meeting. It wasn't unwelcome, she wasn't upset to see her, nothing like that. She just didn't know how to act. Which was strange, she usually didn't care.

Her eyes tracked Avinea as she approached, taking in her appearance. She looked at her coffee as the girl sat though, tapping her fingers on the side in an irregular rhythm. The question almost made her scoff, "It's not like I can force you to stand." She said smoothly, in her version of a friendly tone (which didn't sound that warm at all, but she wasn't a warm person).

Mina didn't really know what to say. Thinking about the video she had made, she felt a small twist of embarrassment turn in her stomach. She didn't show it, though, as she looked forward and watched the world go by. After a few moments, she sighed. She didn't want to miss anyone from Hammel, she didn't see the purpose in going through such emotional strain. She glanced at the aerokinetic, at a loss for words still. It wasn't odd for the dark girl - she was generally one of a quiet nature, but she would have preferred it if, just for a few minutes at least, she could speak, say something of use.

"I'm... guessing you saw the video I sent you." That was always a great conversation starter - bring up a subject point you're embarrassed about. Brilliant.