Bet You Never Thought

Talyssa, for her part, seemed a touch nervous. She had yet to meet most of Quill's family, and even though he had been nothing but kind and reassuring, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of anxiety at the thought of meeting his mother, Aliana. She had already met Chimera, Quill's imposing father, and couldn't help but think that perhaps his mother would be more approachable in comparison. But what if she wasn’t? What if she didn't approve? What if Aliana saw Talyssa as unworthy? The thought made her stomach churn with nervousness. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself as she gazed out at the vast expanse of ocean surrounding them. Perhaps distracting herself with the calming scenery would ease her worries.

As the wind whipped around them on the open beach, she found herself shrinking into Quill’s side against it. The sky overhead was a shifting canvas of grays and whites, a swirling masterpiece of the season's wrath- their breaths frosted in the frigid air. As he spoke to her, she could feel the rumble in his chest against her shoulder. "I... I hope we do too," she finally replied softly, managing a small smile towards Quill. Her eyes were bright and hopeful, a contrast against the cool winter landscape surrounding them.

"Talyssa Carpathius"