such a haunting melody

She would stare up at the trees in wonder as if some mythical beast might burst from the canopy and surprise them all. Something, anything... His teeth would click and chatter and slowly ruby gaze would pan across her skull to study him for a moment as he made said sound. She would blink slowly and then he would speak and slowly she smile would dissipate as she frowned and took a step away from him, stockinged legs pulling her away from the male for a moment. Head would tip and she would purse her lips curiously as she regarded him. "I think you know what I'm saying..." She would say, head weaving as she looked at him curiously. It had seemed he was responding to her from his body language but maybe it was all in her mind, after all it wouldn't be her first time completely fabricating something out of nothing.

"Speaking"