Fear . That was the main thing that overcame Taliyah . Fear and curiosity . Then , it all happened as she stood idly by . She felt like a mere object at that moment , a simple toy getting taken away .
But the frighteningly tall man the soldiers had called Sire . . . He was arguing for her . That's all she wanted . Well , that and to get these tiresome cuffs of white stone off her wrists . They drained her energy . . . And when Taliyah tried to will it off , it did nothing . The strangest thing ?
Taliyah can't hear it speak . Stones always spoke to her , but here . . . Demacia was a weird place .
Tali's thoughts were cut short when the strong , steady hands released her . The freckled woman was quick to stare up at her savior , him in his relaxed state and all . She blinked slowly before realization hit her , giving this man — Garen — a quick bow.
" E-Er , thank you . . . Sire . I truly think they were just over reacting . I go by Taliyah . Taliyah . . . Levy . " Demacia . It spoke such a complicated language . . . Her heavy accent was forcing her to have a LOT of difficulty speaking .
But Taliyah can manage .
" A meeting is a meeting , and you gave off a nice impression , " Taliyah reassured . Her head tilted to the side , dark brown locks revealing her other eye . A smile tugged at the corner of her plump , pink lips as she awkwardly stuck out both hands for a shake .
What ? It's a hard thing to do when you're cuffed !
This … Was not the situation Taliyah had imagined she’d get herself in .
It had all started so innocent ! It’s really hard for her to believe that saving one clumsy kid from falling onto the hard ground would get her cuffed , yet here we are . A mage , clothes bright enough for everyone to know she was a foreigner , being grabbed at and shoved down the dull-looking streets of Demacia . Taliyah doesn’t understand what she did to deserve such treatment ! Maybe the Noxians on the ship were right … Maybe she should’ve avoided Demacia at all costs .
The young woman thought deeply , her chocolate eyes glancing towards the parting crowd . Looks of fear and hatred was all Taliyah saw . Fear , hatred , and … Sadness . Now THAT was a huge red flag . “ What are you doing - ? ! What’d I even do ? ! You - You can’t be serious ! ” “ Silence , woman , ” was the only response she had gotten from the questions . Well , that and a dirty glare .
The guards around her came to a halt , Taliyah tearing her attention to whatever had stopped the now saluting guards . Or … Whoever . A tall , masculine man stood there infront of the three . Maybe even Taliyah’s savior ! A glimmer of hope filled her mind . Maybe … Maybe HE would understand how ridiculous this is ? Whoever this man was , he had power . That must mean he’s reasonable and smart ! Right ?
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For a moment, his gaze darkened as he looked upon the woman, as though she had revealed something dark, a betrayal in her so few words. How often was he able to feel safe, to be reassured by others? to feel… like he must not be so afraid? Too long. Far too long. His hands trembled, twitching by his sides, motionless for a moment… but then the realization came to him, enough to almost dust his cheeks with red by his own assumption, by his own embarrassment that felt very hot beneath his skin.
No one would be that blunt unless they wished to be ripped to shreds.
And before he could question it, she answered him with her words. So she holds a grudge? He couldn’t blame her–while he held no true hatred for Darius, the two nothing more than the same man on different sides of the table, one a decade older, another a decade more foolish.
“Taliyah,” He grabbed one of her hands with both of his own, being far gentlerthan he needed to, but his expression unsteady as he tried to find the proper words to speak, mouth feeling dry as he struggled, “There are many things I’d like to say, but this is… not the place.” He let go, and instead stood up properly, spine rigid and hands moved behind his back. The more they spoke, and the longer they stayed, the more attention it’d bring, and the sooner she’d say something that would put her, and himself, in a position where he couldn’t feign not knowing, with that charming smile and those kind eyes to draw the burning stared of hatred and turn them to himself, and to gazes of envy and trust.
“You appear to be worse for wear as well. Do you have a place you are staying while in Demacia? I could also have a temporary living arrangement put in place as a…. apology for our less-hospitable people.”
“I’d prefer to be able to speak somewhere without prying eyes and ears.”
Taliyah was a thicc girl with a thicc skull , if you understand . However , her emotions were always hyper sensitive . One wrong word could leave her thinking for a while . One laugh at the wrong time could break her dam . Any tone of voice could make her utterly embarrassed - which is how she earned the nickname ‘cherry girl’ . And a cherry girl she was .
The shuriman’s face turned a bright red as she glanced back up . Okay . . . So he doesn’t hate her . Yet . That’s good , right ? Right . Taliyah sent him a nervous smile .
“ Well . . . Food is more important than shelter . I had a room last night , but that is a couple cities over . My master told me where I could stay and . . . Train without him . “ Taliyah explained this as best as she could , trying not to sound like an absolute idiot . Wait , does Garen know how fast she can travel ? Probably not .
Her free hand reached into her purse . It was full of her accessories , being warned that having floating stones around you wouldn’t look too friendly in Demacia , and a leather pouch full of coins .
“ How much Silver Serpents would it be ? Demacia uses those , right ? Or was it Valors . . . “ Her voice trailed off , inspecting the hand that held hers . “ Your hands are pretty . And big . You could probably grab my face . “
RULES: spell out your url with song titles, and then tag 10 people
H: Home, Cavetown (Cavetown will always hold a special place in my heart. Home gives me Modern Taliyah vibes)
E: Everybody Gets High, Missio (EGH is one of my favorite songs. Why? Well, why not?)
A: Aligator Skin Boots, McCafferty (Hits me on a personal level)
R: R U Mine?, Artic Monkeys (This was the first song I learned to play on the bass guitar!)
T: The Dismemberment Song, Blue Da Kid (Murder. 'Nuf said)
O: Oh Shit She's Cute, the artist took it off sadly (*screams in pansexual*)
F: Fool, Cavetown (I sing this a lot in the shower. I'm lovesick, though I know I'll never have my feelings returned properly)
S: Sweet Tooth, Cavetown (same reasoning as F)
T: Talk to Me, Cavetown (My friend was struggling with depression. Losing her was one of the worst mistakes of my life... So now whenever I hear of someone not feeling well, I'm always open. I take signs more seriously, and I never want to make that mistake again.)
O: Our Love is God, Heathers the Musical (Crazy love... I really want to make a Heathers AU, but I'm scared that people will just call me a nerd)
N: N.M.E, Sett it Off (This was one of the bops I'd listen to with my friend)
E: Empty Bed, Cavetown (I'm a sucker for Cavetown!)
S: SIMP, Kodama Boy (YOU'RE A FUCKIN S I M P!!)
Tagged by: @eboyezreal
Tagging: whoever hasn't done it/wants to do it!
A gentle reminder that Taliyah has ptsd and aquaphobia so p l e a s e
Don't dunk her head under water
She'll despise your very existence... or be scared shitless of you
Ty
((Mother fucker))
"Who are you? Why are you wearing a mask?? Can I poke it???"
Very slowly pushes her hand away from his face. And then proceeds to knock her out.
@iixesha started ♡ "death doesn't come to someone like me very easily,"
Taliyah paused her eating , Ekko's dramatic words filling her ears . Since when was he here ? The woman look up , wiping some spaghetti sauce from her face .
" Ekko ? When did you get here . . ? . . . Want some spaghetti ? " Taliyah smiled nervously , patting to the spot next to her on the ground . " Ya know I understand that , right ? "
Bug my character about their past! Ask them about the things you wonder about! Give them scenarios to get their brain going! Today is all about bringing out the growth hiding within my character.