[hr][hr] [center][h1][sub][i][color=#DB7093]Adeline Vos[/color] & [color=#3EA99F]Greyson Davies[/color][/i][/sub][/h1] — [b]۵[/b] [b]۞[/b] [b]۵[/b] — [img]https://i.imgur.com/thfrvpC.gif[/img][img]https://i.imgur.com/BeWtsQV.gif[/img] [b]Location:[/b] Amphitheater; Camp Half-Blood - Long Island Sound; New York. [sup][b]Interacting With:[/b] Each Other.[/sup] [sup][b]Songs Used:[/b] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH9LN-yIeG8][i]"The Prayer"[/i] by Lexi Walker[/url], & [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SQE0xE05RM][i]"One Summer's Day"[/i] from Spirited Away (Piano)[/url].[/sup][/center] [hr][hr] ..it was such a beautiful day... The gentle seam of her naturally pouted lips parting, even ever so slightly, Adeline took the moment to simply soak up the warmth of the suns rays as they shined down over her petite figure. Her hand rising from where she had it resting at her side, fingers curled over the edge of the piano stool; she instead ran them almost delicately across her forehead. The action causing the gorgeous orange locks that curtained her features to move; neatly tucking behind her ear as her hand once more returned to where she'd had it. The peace of the morning undisturbed bar the gentle chirping of birds; at least for her it was undisturbed... at least where she was, anyway. The amphitheater in the camp was far enough from the rolling thunder that was the crowd cheering on their favorite campers that, for the moment, she was able to practice for the upcoming solstice without too much distraction, if any at all. Oh, but the sun-... The sun; it was so... enticing... Allowing the glow of its rays to sink into her soft skin a few moments longer, perhaps longer than she knew she should lest it lure her into an undeserved morning nap, she opened her eyes. The bright blue orbs, ever unseeing, holding not a hint of worry as she stared up towards the blazing orb that lit up the sky. It didn't matter to her that she couldn't see it- she didn't need to. Not to understand the beauty that it held; the beauty that it brought to the world around them. Truly, her uncles did a wondrous job. A gentle sigh passing out through her lips, Adeline's attention fell, after what felt like a lifetime, back to the instrument that she was sat in front of. The grand piano already set up, lid open, and lain in waiting. Really, she should practice... Body shifting, hands lifting to this time brush over the keys she knew were resting before her; the soft ting of a few notes floated out of the piano, giving her the chance to see just [i]where[/i] she was seated in relation to the cords before she reached out. The small bumps, braille, that her brother had put on every single key of her laptop brushing over the pad of her pointer finger, she eventually hit the space button. The sound of a violin playing from the speakers; giving her the small amount of time she needed before she joined in. The gentle melody of both instruments spilling out into the otherwise empty amphitheater. [color=#DB7093][i]"..I pray you'll be our eyes... and watch us where we go... and help us to be wise... in times when we don't know. Let this be our prayer... when we lose our way..."[/i][/color] Pausing, her back straightening ever slightly with the silent breath she drew into her diaphragm, Adeline brought her head to a light tilt. The small shift in position causing her hair to fall across her back and over her shoulder, [color=#DB7093][i]"Lead us to a place... Guide us with your grace; to a place where we'll be safe..."[/i][/color] The son of Poseidon had woken early and started out the day with his usual morning walk along the lake with his good friends Brynn and Ky' vie. It had still been dark out when he caught Ky on the way to the Forge, as per usual, and it didn't take much to convince her to tag along with him and Knowles. A smile and a nice hot cup of coffee offered never hurt anyone. Who could turn that down, right? After the three had their walk around the lake they parted ways, Brynn having gone off to train with a few of the younger kids while Greyson walked Ky to the forge before heading off towards his cabin once again to enjoy a bit more of his morning before getting ready. Greyson laid out on a towel on the mini dock attached to his cabin in the warm sun and read a book for a little while. Some time had past before Greyson could hear the distant screams and chants coming from the obstacle tower arena and it had dawned on him that Brynn had mentioned wanting to go today, as did Ky' vie. The young man quickly snapped his novel shut and shot up from where he was laying, snatching up his towel to toss his things on his bed to head off towards the arena. Not that he would take part, at least not today, but he would make an appearance and cheer his friends on. The young man didn't make it very far away from his cabin before he heard a violin playing, the sound carrying out through the open air a few moments before being accompanied by a familiar angelic voice. Greyson hadn't realized he'd frozen in place to listen to the voice until another camper passed him by, giving him a rather curious look as if something was wrong with Greyson for standing out in the open, unmoving. Greyson half-smiled and waved them off before he began to gravitate to Addie as her voice continued to carry out over the area from the amphitheater. As he arrived with her finally in view, the son of Poseidon couldn't stop the little smile threatening the corners of his lips, quietly walking up behind Addie as not to disturb her. Clasping his hands behind his back, Greyson stood still and listened to her practice on the piano as she sang along. [color=#DB7093][i]“..-reaching out to touch you; reaching to the sky..!”[/i][/color] Fingers continuing to glide over the ivories, her voice filling the air as the music began to crescendo, Adeline couldn’t help the pure enjoyment that lit up her delicate features at doing something that she loved. The smile, however small it might have been, reaching all the way to her eyes. Causing the corners to crinkle lightly with the action. Her foot pressing down on the peddles every now and then as the music called for it, [color=#DB7093][i]“We ask that life be kind, and watch us from above… We hope each soul will find, another soul to love..!”[/i][/color] The music drawing back, becoming softer once more, she closed her eyes. Allowing herself the chance to breathe. It was such a beautiful song… perfect to honour the Gods. [color=#DB7093][i]“..let this be our prayer… just like every child, needs to find a place… guide us with your grace… give us faith so we'll be safe…”[/i][/color] That smell… Fingers stilling over the keys, Adeline turned her head ever so slightly to the side. Tilting it up just that little bit as she drew in a deep breath. It was earthy- a little bit woodsy. But it was so much more than that. It was that smell you only ever got from the sandel wood you found laying on the shore… washed over and over again by the sea foam and ocean spray that lapped back and forth over the sand. To her, it was the smell of the beach- one of many. But… it was the most comforting. Hands slipping from where they were still rested on the keys, she shut off the violin recording. Bringing both hands back to the piano bench as she twisted. Her bright blues turning in the direction the scent was strongest, [color=#DB7093]“..morning, Grey.”[/color] As she continued on, Greyson found himself closing his eyes as he lost himself in the music. He wasn't too familiar with the song, but noticing both the piano as well as her voice were growing softer, he knew the song was coming to a close. He looked down at Addie, a small little smile hinting at his lips as he watched her catch his aroma, knowing she knew he was there. The grin on his face only spread as she turned ever so slightly to face him, speaking softly, [color=#3EA99F][b]"An' t'you, Ms. Vos."[/b][/color] Greyson chuckled lightly, adding playfully in the same soft tone, [color=#3EA99F][b]"Don' stop on my account, please. I'm sure I'm not the only one enjoyin' your lovely voice."[/b][/color] [color=DB7093]”Oh… heheh. I wouldn’t say that. I’m not sure the birds are really paying attention to my practice.”[/color] The soft chuckle falling through her glossed lips, Adeline shifted. Her body scooting over on the bench until her fingers were able to curl over the end, letting her know when to stop as she created space for him to join her if he so wished to do so, [color=DB7093]”..you’re not at the obstacle tower. You didn’t want to give it a try..? I think you’d be très bien.”[/color] [color=#3EA99F][b]"Eh, their loss, I suppose."[/b][/color] Greyson let out a soft sigh as he took a seat beside Addie on the bench, looking down at the keys a moment before returning his gaze back to her. Her little compliment to him made him smile, shaking his head, mostly out of habit, though he knew well enough she wouldn't see it. [color=#3EA99F][b]"Done it e'nuff times t'know what ih's like, luv. Though I was headin' o'er to go cheer for Brynn and Ky' vie. Just... got a bit sidetracked, s'all."[/b][/color] Greyson let a couple quiet moments hang in the air before he spoke again, [color=#3EA99F][b]"You practicin' for the solstice, mm?"[/b][/color] Gaze falling from where she could hear his voice; her head remained on a light tilt as she brought her attention back to the piano in front of them. Her hand lifting, reaching out; Adeline let her fingers tease at the keys, though the notes that fell into the wire were soft… gentle… Her shoulders giving a light shrug. [color=DB7093]”Yeah… Erin and I are supposed to perform. She’s playing the violin accompaniment. We were supposed to be practicing together, but… Mr. D called her into his office for a meeting instead…”[/color] Greyson raised an eyebrow, zoning out in thought for a minute. [color=#3EA99F][i]'What could Mr. D possibly want with Erin?'[/i][/color] It's not like she'd done anything to him, this week. He'd kept a respectable bit of distance from her since the week prior when she summoned the hellhounds on him. [color=#3EA99F][b]"Wonder what tha' could be about."[/b][/color] The young man turned his attention back to the keys, smiling softly as his fingers caressed a few of them. [color=#3EA99F][b]"Gods, it's been years since I've tried."[/b][/color] He chuckled, letting his hands slip off the keys, [color=#3EA99F][b]"Best leave it to the professional."[/b][/color] With the her voice and the piano no longer hanging in the air, Greyson could just make out the screaming from the Obstacle Tower, smirking to himself. He could bet 100 drachma the girls were showing everyone up right about now. [color=DB7093]”..I don't know... but it must have been really important because, when he called her... he got her name [i]right[/i]…”[/color] A gentle blush creeping out over her delicate flesh at his words, Adeline lips turned up in a gentle, though still rather shy smile that lit up her features. Reaching all the way to her eyes; causing the corners to crinkle lightly, and for her iris' to shine under the warm glow of the sun as once again, she looked back towards where the sound of his voice was strongest, [color=DB7093]”..it's so sweet of you to say that; but really, I'm far from being a professional."[/color] Pausing, her hand left the piano. Returning to the bench as she twisted her body on an angle; leaning a little closer to him. Her head tilting further, [color=DB7093]”I would love to hear you play, and maybe... if you wanted to... we could play together sometime..?”[/color] Out of the corner of his eye Greyson could see Addie turning to him, and although the girl was blind, he turned his eyes to look back at her. Paying her the respect of his full attention as he would anyone else. [color=#3EA99F][b]"Luv, everyone is ove'ly critical o'v themselves. You know I wouldn't lie to you.."[/b][/color] As Addie leaned in closer, Greyson shifted ever so slightly back to keep the same distance between them, thankful that the girl didn't have her sight at the moment as he was quickly turning a bright shade of red. Greyson smiled shyly, nodding as he forced out as normally as possible, [color=#3EA99F][b]"Mm, bien sûr, tout pour vous, l'amour."[/b][/color] His hand slipped from his lap to the bench in an attempt to help him scoot a bit further away and noticed it didn't land on what he would've expected to be a cool surface. Instead his hand had landed on hers but quickly pulled it back, chuckling nervously. [color=#3EA99F][b]"Sorry. Hand mus'v slipped."[/b][/color] The young man cleared his throat and took a quick glance around them before returning his eyes to his friend. [color=#3EA99F][b]"In the meantime, though, I'd love to hear you play some more. If you wouldn't mind the company, that is."[/b][/color] The blush already covering her cheeks growing another shade or two brighter at the feeling of his warm hand pressing lightly over her own; it was only a few moments after he had pulled it away that she turned her head, her body twisting back around towards the piano. It was gentle... and it was brief, but... it [i]had[/i] felt nice. Head dropping, down first before then drifting off to the side and away from him; Adeline lifted her hand away from the edge of the bench. Having no real need to do so, but nevertheless hooking her hair back behind her ear once again. Her fingers lingering, twisted almost shyly in her orange waves, before she let her hand fall to her lap. The other joining it as her attention was brought back to the piano. [color=DB7093]”..I-... I don't mind at all... I enjoy playing for people... for you...”[/color] Biting down softly on her lower lip, hesitating a moment, she returned her hands one after the other to the keys in front of her. Pressing gently on one or two of them to get a feel of where she was, before adjusting. Her petite figure scooting just that little bit closer to him, giving herself a better range of notes- checking them once again before she began to play. The gentle melody filling the air as she began to play a song that she had been practicing for months now for the son of Poseidon. Her body leaning, sometimes resting gently against his as she reached for the lower notes. A small, though still rather shy, almost knowing smirk dancing over her lips. Greyson smiled gently at her words, clasping his hands in his lap as he watched her fingers gravitate towards the ivories. As soon as the first notes hit, a solemn wave of peace washed over him, goosebumps rising all over his arms at the sound of his favorite piano piece being played. [color=#3EA99F][i]'When did she--'[/i][/color] His smile grew softer and a bit wider, turning to watch her play. Every time she brushed against him while reaching for keys, he leaned back against her very tenderly to let her know he knew she was playing this intentionally. He couldn't help but smile like a complete idiot the entire time she played. It was sweet of her to have not only remembered his favorite piece but also learned to play it just for him. He couldn't help but wonder if this was just a friendly gesture, or if there was more to it than that. The son of Poseidon wasn't one to press matters, even if he [i]did[/i] feel for her, he just was never sure. Her soft lips parting ever slightly from one another; Adeline turned her head. Daring a glance up in the direction she could hear the gentle rhythm of his breathing coming from. The steady pace of it only helping her to keep time, even as she began to slow. Giving all respect to both the instrument, and the piece in question as she eventually completed it. Lowering her hands, slowly, from the ivories, and returning them instead to her lap. Though she gave no sign that she was going to move; her body still resting gently against his side from where she had ended up when the song had finished. [color=DB7093]”..I, uhm... I asked Kate if she could get me the score... I know it's not very good- I'm still practicing it, so... I'm sorry if I messed it up...”[/color] Greyson hadn't realized he had been staring at her the entire time, having zoned out with the biggest grin on his face, turning a bit red when he finally came to as she spoke. Without moving away from her against his side, he sat up a bit straighter and spoke her name softly, [color=#3EA99F][b]"Addie,"[/b][/color] The son of Poseidon shook his head as he sighed softly, wishing he had the words. He voiced the only thing that came to mind, [color=#3EA99F][b]"C'était parfait."[/b][/color] Heart fluttering lightly in the confines of her chest at the compliment, Adeline once more raised her gaze towards the sound of his voice. Staring, unknowingly, up at his own gorgeous eyes; her voice, just as soft as his, [color=DB7093]"..tu penses vraiment cela..?"[/color] Greyson chuckled softly, reaching a hand up to place over his heart. [color=#3EA99F][b]"Sur mon honneur,"[/b][/color] he replied, his own heart hammering away in his chest. The young son of Poseidon couldn't hardly stand the tension building in his chest, feeling almost as if he couldn't breathe. Dare I say like a fish out of water. He slowly pushed himself up from the bench seat, reaching down to tenderly cup under her elbow and let his hand slide down her arm, bringing it up as he got closer to her hand till he reached it. Gently grasping her soft hand in his, he looked down at her with a smile. [color=#3EA99F][b]"Unfortunately, luv, I've got a previous engagement with the girls. Told 'em I'd cheer 'em on a bit at the tower."[/b][/color] Of course he didn't want to leave, but he didn't want to disappoint his friends, either. The boy searched her face, tilting his head slightly to one side as he thought about asking her to come, deciding to go ahead and ultimately shoot his shot. [sub]Kind of.[/sub] [color=#3EA99F][b]"Care to join me in the stands for a bit? We don't have to stay for too long, just long enough."[/b][/color] The son of Poseidon knew that being around that much noise eventually caused her horrible headaches, really he only needed to make an appearance and let the girls know he hadn't forgotten about them. To her, it was as natural as breathing; allowing another to take the lead. And with his touch as gentle as it was over her arm... her hand, Adeline followed his example as she rose from her place on the piano bench. Her bright eyes following the sound of his voice. The blush never once leaving her cheeks, keeping them a soft shade of pink that only seemed to radiate a light tinge of heat. [color=DB7093]"..j'aimerais bien..."[/color] [hr][hr] [hider=𝒯𝓇𝒶𝓃𝓈𝓁𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃𝓈] [color=#DAA20D][center][h3][sub][i]⦓ 𝐹𝓇𝑒𝓃𝒸𝒽 ⦔[/i][/sub][/h3][/center] Très bien: [indent][color=DCC077][i]Really good.[/i][/color][/indent] Bien sûr, tout pour toi, l'amour: [indent][color=DCC077][i]Of course, anything for you, love.[/i][/color][/indent] C'était parfait: [indent][color=DCC077][i]It was perfect.[/i][/color][/indent] Tu penses vraiment cela: [indent][color=DCC077][i]You really think so..?[/i][/color][/indent] Sur mon honneur: [indent][color=DCC077][i]On my honor.[/i][/color][/indent] J'aimerais bien: [indent][color=DCC077][i]I would love to.[/i][/color][/indent] [/color] [/hider]