Empty nest syndrome
05-31-2017, 03:12 PM
Athena was normally pretty aware of her surroundings, but today she was just too lost in her own thoughts and musing to notice Ara approaching her. It wasn't until the other woman spoke that Athena's gaze lifted to look at her. She was honestly surprised to have anyone speaking with her, but the company wasn't unwanted. She had just grown so accustomed to being on her own and laying in silence that she hadn't bothered to seek out company in quite some time. "Oh, hello, Ara," she said with a slight smile. She straightened up a bit and pulled herself up to sit on her haunches, hoping she didn't look too disheveled. "I've been better, but I'm sure I've been worse," she replied as she glanced down at her bracelets that were still sitting a foot or two from her. She reached out with her forepaw and pulled them closer to her so they weren't out in the middle of the area between them. "How about you?" she asked in return. She wasn't the best at small talk, she never had been, and she was sure that what little skill she had in it was rusty at best. Still, it was a nice reprieve from her own worries so she certainly turn up her nose to a little conversation. She didn't know what much about Ara so at least there was plenty for her to learn and talk about. |
