His Hands. || 𝘼𝙤'𝙣𝙪𝙣𝙜

twenty-five

Italics = thoughts or flashbacks
Bold = Metkayina sign language

"Hurry up Ra'mora! We're waiting!" I heard Tsireya call out from outside the curtains of her section of the pod.

"Just a sec!" I called back out to her as I finished tying the string to my top around my neck. I flattened my hair a bit, Tsireya redid it for me not too long ago and added a few shells to it. I still wanted to keep the hairstyle I currently have since I was matching with Neteyam, but I also wanted to have some sort of Metkayina style placed in.

Tsireya revealed to me that she made me a top that was a mix of Omatikaya and Metkayina styles all in one. It was so gorgeous, I felt so pretty wearing it. Not to mention this chick made a top specifically just for me that incorporated both styles from our clans.

She lend me one of her special loincloths that had beautiful decor littered on it. There was pearls, and I loved pearls! The color was a mix of teal and white with some sparkles thrown in. She gave me a proper headdress to wear, displaying a white shell onto my upper forehead.

I moved back the curtains and was met with Tsireya who was practically shaking with anticipation. She gasped loudly, slapping a hand over her mouth. I cowered a bit, feeling my confidence drain slightly.

"If I truly don't look good I would much appreciate if you-"

"No! You look absolutely stunning, Mora." She assures quickly, a smile formed on her face as she put her hand down. She circled around me, eyes full of admiration as she inspected me. "You look ethereal, it's actually insane."

Ayreina walks in with a piece of fruit in her hand. As her gaze meets mine, her eyes widen and she chokes on the piece that she was already eating. I watched as her eyes trail me up and down in awe. "Do I really look that good?" I asked with a small laugh.

Ayreina clears her throat and fixes her composure. "Good is an understatement. Words can't even describe how gorgeous you look." She says with a genuine tone.

I felt my ears lower slightly from feeling flattered, along with my tail that started to move around a bit faster. "Thanks Ayreina, and thank you Tsireya especially. Is eclipse soon?" I asked as I glanced at the opening of the pod to take a look at the sky, it definitely was soon.

"Very. We must go now, I assume Rotxo and Ao'nung helped Neteyam get ready." She says and takes my hand gently, dragging me again out the pod with Ayreina following close behind.

As we walked I noticed people already set up everything for the celebration. Someone people still worked on certain things, and as we passed some of the villagers gave me smiles or waves. I felt a bit more comfortable living here now, the clan seems to accept us now. I felt a sort of happiness seeing people acknowledge me now unlike when me and my family first arrive.

We made it to Rotxo's pod where we heard talking from inside. It sounded like Rotxo scolding Neteyam for something. "That is not how you tie it!"

"You didn't even show me how to!"

"Ao'nung, can you help me here?"

As we steered closer I saw Ao'nung shrug and a wide grin appeared on my face at the sight of my brother. Neteyam noticed me and his ears flattened in embarrassment. "Oh my baby brother!" I exclaim dramatically as I cupped his face, squishing his cheeks together.

He blinked at me as I continued to baby him. He wore a traditional men's headdress and he wore a special loincloth. Around his waist was the Warrior's belt he was granted after his dream hunt back in the forest. He also wore a different choker, it was a mix of both styles from the Metkayina and the Omatikaya.