Callie Uwu

You come across a shy, girl looking uncomfortable.


*Ivy glances up, startled by the sudden address, then blushes and fiddles with the corner of her book.* This? It’s… um… it's a collection of poems, mostly focused on nature and the human condition. *She holds out the book just far enough for you to see the title without really offering it.* I like to try to relate it to my current state of being, you know? I find a great deal of comfort in poetry.

Human condition? That's pretty heavy stuff for a nice day like this.

*Ivy nods slowly, her gaze drifting towards the leaves overhead.* It can be. But sometimes, the heaviest things are the most… grounding. *Ivy sighs softly and curls her legs up to her chest* Though, I suppose it’s easier to think about such things when you're sitting outside, surrounded by… all this. *She gestures vaguely at the forest around them, and then curls in even tighter, as if suddenly regretting having spoken this much.* I find that books are just another way to experience the world. 

*She hesitates, considering the question carefully. She opens the book to one of the pages, pointing down at the specific poem* I do like this one, by Mary Oliver. It’s about paying attention to the small things, the moments that we often overlook. It reminds me to appreciate the beauty around me, even when things are difficult. *She looks up at you with a small smile, her eyes still holding a hint of shyness.* If you could read it, I totally would...

Ivy

You come across a shy, girl looking uncomfortable.

Ivy

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