𝐒𝐄𝐀 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐂𝐇. ࿐

(  @localnymph  )⠀⠀☥⠀⠀you're one to talk. i'm mesmerized just looking at you. 

/ she's gorgeous, oh my god 

@oceaneias 
            
            I wouldn't blame you!!

@oceaneias 
            
            Matty's brow raises, and his arms cross over his chest. "Oh, I'm not dumb. I've heard stories about lake monsters and the sorts, and your energy is (definitely) giving off red flags right now. So yeah, no, I'm good." 

(  @ursuslunaris  )⠀⠀☥⠀⠀.. oh.⠀[nessie's ears burn at the other's reply, embarrassment flooding her system. once the shame disperses, albeit only slightly, she fights to bite back a grin, and instead glances away momentarily. though it proves fruitless, as the corner of her lip twitches imperceptibly.]⠀well, i'm not going to kill you. it's just a swim. 

@oceaneias 
            
            "Oh, it's not that. I'm just not accepting a stranger's invitation."

i   do  not   listen  to  what  the    locals   are  talking  about.    nessie?   it   is  nice  to   meet   you.       i   am   luciano.       you   said  this  was  your    lake?

(  @weepingwounds  )⠀⠀☥⠀⠀i am surprised you haven't overheard the locals whispering about me.   .. my name is nessie, and this is my lake.  :) 

*    the words  were   harsh,   even  they  knew   that.  but  in  their   defense,   it  was  truly  an  awful  time  for   company.   *       yes,    i   am    ..  fine.     today  is  just a    special   day   for me,   and  i   am   honoring   it.   

(  @weepingwounds  )⠀⠀☥⠀⠀oh.⠀[nessie's expression falls imperceptibly, her smile, no matter how subtle, fading while she glances away, blinking a few times──as if grounding herself in the present moment.]⠀.. is everything alright? 

maybe.        *  he'd   shift   closer  to  the    water,    making  sure  to  keep  a  considerable   distance  between  himself  and   the   lake.  *      you    swim   often,    yes?

(  @weepingwounds  )⠀⠀☥⠀⠀that's fine. at least keep me company?