Spirit Animal

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The lovely music of his screeching call could be heard a few miles before he gracefully landed over my extended arms that was ready to greet him. "What news have you brought for me, my sweet?" I asked, a fond smile forming over my red lips that matched the color of my chosen attire for the day. He flapped his wings in reply, nipping my ears lovingly and whispering a high monotone of tweets while he was at it. 

There is plenty he shares through his eyes, that he shares only with me, for we are each others missing piece that links the gap between the mortal realm and the spirit realm. Not many are lucky to find their rightful Spirit Animal, not many as focused and determined to prevail all the trials and hardships. It took me years of my young adulthood and plenty of sacrifices before I reached the eligibility to be given the chance at seeking my companion. 

I watch him fondly grooming himself before my gaze travels over the land below, the land that is my home and the land that I am soon to govern in the coming days. Am I fit to be a ruler? Would I be able to guide my people just as my father had guided them and his father before him? My little companion pecked my nose to destroy all my thoughts, bringing me back to reality from my doubts. I smiled towards him as he tilted his head, letting out a small caw as if he was telling me not to worry. His big eyes were full of knowledge and understanding.

To be chosen was a treasure and to be able to live my legacy, I must remain headstrong.

Note:

This picture was actually taken awhile back but I wanted to give it a justified story before I posted it. I really love Jian's falcons and I could not resist basing my picture around them. Somehow, I managed to find the right outfit only because I wanted to wear something red, since it was the Christmas season and you see so many reds everywhere, I felt inspired to be part of the flock. But, I did not want to do a typical Christmas picture, just something different. Addams had this lovely short dress that always fascinated me but I had no excuse to get it or wear it until this picture idea came about. I paired the Love Rush Dress with Aii's lovely Red Thorny Succubus Skirt, Aii is amazing with creativity and that skirt is one accessory that I manage to pair with many of my outfits and it always ends up giving that striking feeling or magical feeling. One more day to 2018, hope everyone has a great one and as for the story, who knows if it will continue. ;)

Credits:
Hair: Princess by Catwa Hair
Dress: Love Rush Dress by Addams
Skirt: Red Thorny Succubus Skirt by{aii} [Modded]
Bird: Avian Arcana Merlin Falcon Companion by Jian

Taken at Pandora Resort~Namaste, designed by Lokhe ~Angel~ Verlack (Jackson Verlack)

These Walls

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These walls have seen plenty. It could be its own history for the amount of scenes, emotions, behaviors and dark secrets it can bear witness towards. How hard must it be to be able to learn more about the dwellers who stay even for  short while, a single day is enough to learn what the heart bears, to see fully raw character being displayed and to burn in the happiness that emits within.  Families on vacation were very entertaining, a lot of hustle and bustle in the house, the kitchen always fresh with the smell of food and pattering footsteps running all over the wooden floors while giggles and yells rang around. Newly weds or couples were full of neediness for each other, mostly spending the entire day making love in any part of the little escape they could, lost in their little world of preparation to be with each other forever or just to stop the mind from thinking of day to day activities and enjoy a peaceful company with temptations. Group of friends were pretty simple, all they need is music and drinks then they hardly realize how many days pass by half forgetting what was done or where they are.

One day though, these walls did see something different. Through the series of innocent laughter and desired filled passion, it actually came across a peculiar combination of sorrow and solitude. While most of the visitors come in pairs or in groups, this particular one came alone. All alone with but a single suitcase that held necessary clothing, there was about 3 books she also placed on the coffee table of her temporary bedroom. But what poked its curiosity further was the picture frame she brought out and placed next to the empty pillow of her bed. It held a photo of a man, smiling brightly, his eyes twinkling from the sun's beams that probably interfered with the camera's flash. Within her 2 weeks stay, she sometimes hugged that picture frame crying her eyes out till she fell asleep. Most of the day she spent wandering the magnificent house, taking a tan by the beach and going for long swims or wasting away the evening in the wine cellar just feasting on the exotic winery. In those 2 weeks these walls wanted to know more, why did she come alone? Why was she filled with sorrow? and yet there was an unexplainable peace about how she held herself.

For many years they wondered about that one visitor until another fine day when she returned with a small child. The boy had similar hair color of the man in the photograph, as well as eyes that twinkled when she tickled him with laughter. This time though, she was happier, more accepting and this was probably the most memorable visit these walls has ever witnessed.

Writer's Note:

I have been struggling in finding the right -everything- for capturing this scene. This is Pandora Resort~Namaste's special suite which is available for rent for a day. Maybe you want to surprise your beloved on their birthday? Or maybe you just want to give your family a weekend vacation? this exotic escape corner within the exotic island is already furnished, so all you need is yourself and good company. 

Scarlet Creative has one of the most unique buildings in Second Life. It is hard to resist most of their creations. We used 3 builds that we fell in love with and that we thought was perfect for Pandora Resort. The color scheme had to be modded a little bit to make it blend all the more and this is the result, a private home, hidden in the outskirts of ruins and the sea. ;)

Credits:

Sim Designing By Lokhe Angel Verlack (Jackson Verlack) at Pandora Resort~Namaste

House: The Arcade Sep 17 - Sofia House MC RARE By Scarlet Cretive
Green House: Imogen Orangery Luxe Box July 17 By Scarlet Creative
Gazebo: Chaima Retreat Luxe Box Mar 17 By Scarlet Creative
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