Thread: Heartfire (Vertaige & darkangel76)

As Evie watched the water from her bottle splatter onto the dragon who was speaking so confidently about all his facts and figures, his face all calm reserve while he brought up chart after chart of why humans were so horrible. Her blue eyes widened in horror as the typically nourishing liquid seemed to seer his flesh, burning it like some abrasive solvent. She swallowed hard as her mind began to process what had just happened, a most horrifying outcome she hadn't even remotely expected or predicted and definitely not something she'd intended when she'd made the decision to throw her water bottle at him while he stood up there. At most, she'd hoped to get him to glare at her, to cause him to stammer while he gave that haughty speech that placed humans in a lesser light than those of his own kind. But it was too late. What was done was done and she couldn't undo it. Time was a funny thing even with all the technological advances, time was still one thing that hadn't been harnessedat least not that humans were aware. Evie's mouth went dry as her feet began to slowly step backward out of their own volition, the urge to run growing stronger by the minute. Just... what had she done? They were claiming a hate crime... a... a what? Her blue eyes widened further as they pricked with tears, her hands shaking at the thought of being accused of such a thing. She hadn't meant so much harm. She hadn't known. Evie bit down on her lip, her breaths coming shorter and shorter. Panic was consuming her as fear wormed its way into her mind, taking full control. I... she stammered, trying to find her voice. At that, she suddenly tried to bolt. But it was no use. Evie was surrounded. Within mere moments of her trying to run away from the scene she'd inadvertently created, strong hands were gripping her tiny body, holding her where she was and preventing her from moving. She tried to thrash in order to get away, but those hands were strong... just like the dragon's back at Tech Noir. Just like... But she didn't want to think on that. Let go of me! It was an accident! I didn't know! Evie shouted as she twisted against the easy grip of hands holding her fast. How could water...? Hate crime...? Her mouth continued to ramble as more and more continued to surround her. You can't be serious! The only hate here is from you! As Evie continued her babbling bantermost of which seemed to be in vain, much to her own dismayshe suddenly heard a voice rise up over the buzzing murmur of the crowd, of those mocking and ridiculing her for what she'd done to one of their precious speakers! Blue eyes blinking, she let out a harsh breath, causing some of her red hair that had fallen in front of her face to brush away. She stared hard into the eyes of the one who'd come to tame the crowd, astonished that it was the very dragon she'd thrown her water bottle at mere minutes ago. Evie's mouth began to open and close like a fish desperately seeking water to pass over its gills. Just what did this dragon think he was doing? Confused yet terrified, she looked from the dragon to the one who was holding her. When he finally released his grip, allowing her to move and finally stand, she wasn't sure if she should be grateful or even more fearful than before. The way the dragon carried himself and addressed the guards... he certainly thought himself to be important. Then again, didn't most dragons exhibit egocentricity? Biting down on her lower lip, Evie wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry or, hell, if she should attempt to try and run again. But she knew running would get her nowhere. She'd tried that once to no avail and to test that again would more than likely not result in an outcome nearly so favorable. With teeth chattering, she decided to obey the whim of this dragon and find his limo and the one he called Simon. Giving the dragon a nod, she allowed him to lead her out of the room. She decided it best to hang her head and avert her eyes for the time being. Best to not garner any more attention than she'd already gained. As it was, she was probably the most hated creature there and now with what had happened... Oh, she didn't want to think about it. She just wanted to get out of there, to be somewhere where she could curl up and be safe. It was a pity she couldn't just go home. As Evie made her way to the limo, she wondered just how much of her life had altered due to what had just happened. No doubt her boss and all the patrons of Tech Noir had caught wind of her stunt. Jeez, she'd probably not have a job after that! More than half of the patrons were dragons! How could she go back there! She'd be labeled the dragon hater! This was just getting worse and worse the more she thought about it. As Evie's tummy fluttered, her thoughts turning dark, she suddenly caught sight of the limo. She was thankful to see iteven if it did belong to a dragon. At least she could hide for a time, pretend the world didn't exist. Because she knew all too well, she'd have to face reality eventually and with it all the harsh outcomes it would throw back at her for what she'd just done.