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Apr. 4th, 2010 at 12:46 AM
Amaya Souma's life had been practically planned for her since birth. Her father, like her father before him, pursued any goal that was invoked in his expansive mind. Smart. Aggressive. Calculating. Her father fit well within the political community of her home town. His wife, she was molded into the perfect accessory, which in turn she instilled into their only daughter.
Sit up straight.
Smile.
Never seem bored.
What have I told you about slouching, dear?
Her life was constantly in her parents' hands. Defying them was unthinkable. She wouldn't want to disappoint her proud parents, now would she?
But then it all changed. Her world turned upside-down. And by none other than a boy. A man. A man-boy. One with a mischievous grin and a charming personality. That grin could melt the heart of the iciest of ice queens. Even she, who had grown accustomed to being numb, could not ignore his arguments.
Come with me, Fair Lady. Let me show you the world! You and I, we are a perfect duo!
She wasn't entirely sure if he was teasing her by his words. While his offer was true, the words seemed anything but serious. As if he wasn't asking her to give up the life she had known and start anew.
But what life did she know? Plastic smiles? Plastic people? Perfection faked in the name of business? With that, his whimsical offer seemed... liberating.
Fretting so intently on her dilemma, Amaya had not yet noticed the drastic change in her surroundings. Her vision was like her thoughts -- clouded. So much so that it wasn't until a presence passed her by that she was shaken from her trance.
Sit up straight.
Smile.
Never seem bored.
What have I told you about slouching, dear?
Her life was constantly in her parents' hands. Defying them was unthinkable. She wouldn't want to disappoint her proud parents, now would she?
But then it all changed. Her world turned upside-down. And by none other than a boy. A man. A man-boy. One with a mischievous grin and a charming personality. That grin could melt the heart of the iciest of ice queens. Even she, who had grown accustomed to being numb, could not ignore his arguments.
Come with me, Fair Lady. Let me show you the world! You and I, we are a perfect duo!
She wasn't entirely sure if he was teasing her by his words. While his offer was true, the words seemed anything but serious. As if he wasn't asking her to give up the life she had known and start anew.
But what life did she know? Plastic smiles? Plastic people? Perfection faked in the name of business? With that, his whimsical offer seemed... liberating.
Fretting so intently on her dilemma, Amaya had not yet noticed the drastic change in her surroundings. Her vision was like her thoughts -- clouded. So much so that it wasn't until a presence passed her by that she was shaken from her trance.