Suffocating Sunbeams [Open]

[shiest_sunbeam]

Who: Ronnae and whoever happen to be walking around the forest
What: Reflecting on the state of life
Where: Deep in the forest around the mansion
When: Late afternoon 7/20
Warnings: None at the moment but reflections could bring up explicit/harsh themes

The sounds of the cicadas at high pitch during the summer blaze brought a swarm of memories of simpler times to the half-orc as she ventured through the thick forest. Normally, even in scorching weather, the timid girl would be wearing a thick hood and baggy clothing but since she was by her lonesome and the heat had become unbearable she had taken off and packed up her normal wear in her backpack and now only donned her sleeveless undershirt and shorts as she continued on her trek.

She was used to hostile and dangerously hot environments but somehow it felt nice to be in a summer day and not feel threatened by impending doom or an opposing faction at war. No, the simplicity of the hike had her with a simple smile and wondering about how everyone at home was doing.

It was when she finally reached a clearing in the thicket that she stopped at the sight. Simple as it was, it seemed to have left her frozen in thought. A single sunbeam broke through the canopy and was weaving in and out as it struggled to illuminate the area. Her heart clenched and she clutched at her chest and wondered if her parents were safe. Sunbeam she could hear her father's warm yet reassuring voice and her mother's smile as they came home safely from yet another battle. How many had they gone through in all their years and all so they could be safe? Soon enough, when she was older she joined as well and had a whole new appreciation for all the sacrifices they had to endure for a moment's peace in Azeroth...

Even with all her turmoil and inner demons caused by the scars of her life experiences, she still yearned to live, for a life of peace and for a united Azeroth and still... He she was, trying to make light of where she was an whether she'd ever break through to home again and help bring light to the darkness... Much like the thin sunbeam in the suffocating thicket.

Even so such a small beam brought such clarity... Will she ever be able to have such an impact?

Ronnae sighed and shook her head, taking to the clearing and setting up nearby some small shrubs and what could have been a fairy circle and brought out a canteen and some snacks. She'd pause here for the day and once she was done having some time to herself she'd go back and continue doing what she could for the now. But at the moment? She was in the past and wishing for a future.