Obsessed [NeteyamxAonung]

Faded Green - Sully Boy

Neteyam awakens early, as usual, but doesn't have the increased motivation to get up as he had the past few days.

From his chosen spot to sleep, he leans up and observes his still snoozing siblings. Kiri is in a spot next to him, and on the other side, Tuktirey is cuddled up to Lo'ak.

He smiles at the peaceful sight, but it's brief, since thoughts of the lives they could have elsewhere come to mind.

There's a place close by, and though the people there most likely don't share their features, he's sure it would be better than being completely alone.

With a soft sigh, he lies back down, and ends up falling back asleep.

Later, after his siblings are awake, he still lies there unbothered. Kiri figured he was just tired, and thought it best to leave him be.

While Lo'ak handles fishing, Kiri leaves Tuktirey in the den with Neteyam, while she goes to collect some more fruit.

Usually after an entire day goes by, the many fruits they collect turn into few very quickly, so daily gathering is needed.

When noon arrives, and Kiri and Lo'ak are back in the den ready to have their lunch, Neteyam finally wakes.

He rubs the sleep from his eyes, then sees his siblings enjoying the last of the fruit Neteyam gathered the day before.

Kiri- Feel rested?

Neteyam- I guess.

Kiri- Well, Lo'ak caught two fish so far, and I collected more fruit.

His ears perk up, remembering Aonung.

Neteyam- Did you see anything?

She stops eating and raises a brow at him.

Kiri- What do you mean?

Neteyam- Nevermind.

He sits up, running a tired hand through his braids. His exhaustion is more mental than physical, since he kept thinking of yesterday's events all night and only really slept this morning.

Lo'ak- Okay, I gotta ask. What's up with you?

Tuktirey hands him some food, and he eats it with a serious look on his face, not meeting the eyes of his siblings.

Neteyam- Nothing, I was just tired.

Lo'ak- Seriously?

Kiri- Lo'ak.

Lo'ak- Well it's not like you believe him either.

Kiri- Just leave him be.

Lo'ak- He's not just tired, Kiri.

Kiri- How do you know? Anyone would get tired dealing with you.

Tuktirey laughs, and Lo'ak rolls his eyes.

Neteyam- I'm fine, guys. Just eat, then we'll hang out on the beach.

Tuktirey- Yay!

Kiri- We should make some hammocks. I'm sick of wiping sand off my ass.

They each share a laugh, including Neteyam.

Lo'ak- Now that, I agree with.

Tuktirey- I like sitting in the sand.

Neteyam- You can swing in a hammock though.

Tuktirey- Then I want one too.

Kiri- Let's start after we're done eating.

Tuktirey- Yes!

They each laugh softly at their baby sister's enthusiastic response. Then the hammock building activity that follows is enough to keep Neteyam distracted from his troubling thoughts.