We travel in the dark of the new moon
A starry highway traced on the map of the sky
Like lovers and heroes, lonely as the eagle's cry
We're only at home when we're on the fly
On the fly
When we are young Wandering the face of the Earth Wondering what our dreams might be worth Learning that we're only immortal For a limited time -Dreamline, Roll the Bones, Rush
Lirssa received official word through Sumar. The wysebox was sitting on her dresser next to the little swordswoman figurine she had received from Miss Eless last year when it pulsed and sent up a chirrup. It had taken Lirssa some time, and help from Robbie, to tweak the incoming message signal to just what she wanted. There are, afterall, many shades of blue.
Picking Raza up from the floor where they had been playing attack-big-sister-with-drooly-mouth, she pressed awake Sumar. The holographic image filled up slowly from the bottom to reveal Headmaster F'Pourl. He smiled and immediately began to talk. It was a recorded message. "Greetings, Lirssa al Amat. As you know, this semester we set forth a challenge to our students to excel in their studies and activities in order to earn a place on a very special expedition. Due to your achieved High and Outstanding marks, you are accepted to join in the journey to Gailanis 4. The change in destination is explained in your travel packet linked to this message. Please respond within twenty four hours to accept this invitation. Departure is in one week. Congratulations on your scholastic endeavors." And the image froze, prepared to be played again.
Lirssa rocked back down from where she had been standing on her toes. She had done it. The studying, the missing out on adventures in the city, seeing friends —it had been worth it in the end. She was going to fly among the stars at last.
Beaming a smile to Raza, she let the flood of excitement flow. Raza did not appreciate the sudden flurry of kisses from his sister, putting fingers on her face and turning away as she carried him out of her room. She giggled and hugged on him instead as she searched the house to make the excited announcement to her parents.
Her heart felt twice its size, thick and captured inside a chest too small for the thrill of anticipation. Light steps carried her quickly through the large building, and she could not stop smiling even as Raza's fingers pushed upon her cheeks and lips. He babbled and patted her mouth as they rushed around the house looking for their mother, who then would get a message to someone who likely knew where their father was hiding.
A small prick of sorrow tried to deflate her joy, but no. No, she pushed that away. It didn't matter how he found out, because she knew he would. That's all that mattered. That was what was important. That and he kept safe.
Hurrying down the stairs to the studio, she smelled the scent of oil and solvent and knew she was on the right track. She felt a little silly in disturbing the work, but — well, she only had 24 hours to respond! "Mom! Guess what?!"
When we are young Wandering the face of the Earth Wondering what our dreams might be worth Learning that we're only immortal For a limited time -Dreamline, Roll the Bones, Rush
Lirssa received official word through Sumar. The wysebox was sitting on her dresser next to the little swordswoman figurine she had received from Miss Eless last year when it pulsed and sent up a chirrup. It had taken Lirssa some time, and help from Robbie, to tweak the incoming message signal to just what she wanted. There are, afterall, many shades of blue.
Picking Raza up from the floor where they had been playing attack-big-sister-with-drooly-mouth, she pressed awake Sumar. The holographic image filled up slowly from the bottom to reveal Headmaster F'Pourl. He smiled and immediately began to talk. It was a recorded message. "Greetings, Lirssa al Amat. As you know, this semester we set forth a challenge to our students to excel in their studies and activities in order to earn a place on a very special expedition. Due to your achieved High and Outstanding marks, you are accepted to join in the journey to Gailanis 4. The change in destination is explained in your travel packet linked to this message. Please respond within twenty four hours to accept this invitation. Departure is in one week. Congratulations on your scholastic endeavors." And the image froze, prepared to be played again.
Lirssa rocked back down from where she had been standing on her toes. She had done it. The studying, the missing out on adventures in the city, seeing friends —it had been worth it in the end. She was going to fly among the stars at last.
Beaming a smile to Raza, she let the flood of excitement flow. Raza did not appreciate the sudden flurry of kisses from his sister, putting fingers on her face and turning away as she carried him out of her room. She giggled and hugged on him instead as she searched the house to make the excited announcement to her parents.
Her heart felt twice its size, thick and captured inside a chest too small for the thrill of anticipation. Light steps carried her quickly through the large building, and she could not stop smiling even as Raza's fingers pushed upon her cheeks and lips. He babbled and patted her mouth as they rushed around the house looking for their mother, who then would get a message to someone who likely knew where their father was hiding.
A small prick of sorrow tried to deflate her joy, but no. No, she pushed that away. It didn't matter how he found out, because she knew he would. That's all that mattered. That was what was important. That and he kept safe.
Hurrying down the stairs to the studio, she smelled the scent of oil and solvent and knew she was on the right track. She felt a little silly in disturbing the work, but — well, she only had 24 hours to respond! "Mom! Guess what?!"