Artemis Arts

A Fresh Start

"Me? Hell no, I haven't fully adhered to a schedule in like two years." I burst out laughing, shaking my head at my own response. She thought I had somewhere to be? Am I boring today...? I thought to myself and displayed a calm smile afterwards, crossing my legs before placing my cup on the table and lasing my fingers together. "So, have you lived here all your life? Or are you a transplant like a good population of the town?" I asked, the corner of my mouth turning up in slight amusement as I waited for her answer.

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"Oh no it's getting better!" I happily said back, my smile growing for a few moments. "I am still alive, that is what counts right? Another day to terrorize the planet with terrible music and out of place movie quotes." I laughed to myself, leaning back comfortably as I studied her face.

She was cute, shy but cute. I liked her piercings, that much I knew. I had always liked people that knew just how to express themselves, even before the accident. But Alex- she was very genuine, to the point that it was a little bit attractive! She was tripping on her words, and hiding behind her book and displaying just enough of her personality that I wanted to get to know her better.

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"I was a reading machine as a kid. I would go through about three to four books a month. My poor parents had an interesting time keeping up with it." I chuckled at myself, turning my music down as I chatted with Alex. "And let me tell you, Barnes and Nobles loved us." I burst out laughing this time, remembering how the manager knew my name by 11, and would recommend me a book a month in high school...

"I lost it a few years ago, but I had a bit of a life changing event that gave me a lot of free time tog et back into it! So here we are, back to reading but way slower- like a book a month." I told her, rolling my eyes at myself.

Kingmakers - The Throne Alone (GoT/ASOIF-like) (Noble Politics)

I was summoned @ClocktowerEchos??

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"Alex, I like it, suits you!" I grinned and nodded as I listened to her comments, chuckling behind the rim of my cup. "I was born and raised here, but I've traveled a bit, had some life experiences that took me away for a few years but I'm back!" She explained, nodding her head to herself and racking her brain to make sure that she had remembered it all correctly.

"And girl, Jane Austen is up there for me with like- Shakespeare! Her words honestly inspire and ignite something in my soul that few authors can execute." She excitedly rambled and sat herself down at the table, not even realizing that she was suddenly invading her space for a few moments. "Oh my god, can I sit here I just realized I did- without asking I am so sorry!"

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I nodded in response, glancing quickly as my drink arrived and sliding my hand around it with a smile towards the barista. "Thanks honey," I said softly and walked my way over towards this mystery girl that happened to catch my eye. "Glad to see that someone else thinks that classic literature isn't out of style yet." I noted, my own voice in the back of my mind commending myself on a smooth introduction like that.

Good job self, that was smooth. You didn't trip on your words... She's cute. BREATHE! Don't forget to breathe omg! I thought and smiled a little bit. "Hi, I'm Cat. Catherine, but who goes by government names anymore. The universe calls me Cat." I laughed a little at myself, taking a sip of my drink to act casual.

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I kept talking to Marianne for a few more minutes until a customer walked in and I glanced over my shoulder, apologizing quickly for taking up their time and giving Marianne a quick playful wink. "Time to go!" I chuckled and moved myself down to the other end of the counter where I was to wait for my drink. I began to focus again on the music playing in my ear and glanced around the coffee shop, my eyes landing on an unfamiliar face. I gave a small smile and a wave as I caught her eye over her book- my eyes then shifting slightly to the title. A classic? And by a good author too- at least this stranger had literary taste.

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One ear happily boasting an air pod while the other was listening to the shift in conversations from the sidewalk to the coffee shop, I let my feet take my to the counter with a little extra bounce today. "Marianne, my usual please!" I announced in a sing-song tone, a grin on my lips. "Girl needs her coffee and you make the best in town." I complimented and we shared a small laugh. Checking over my shoulder to be sure I wasn't going to be in anyone's personal space, I leaned forward on the ordering counter and began to strike up a conversation, feeling very at ease in the familiar store. On occasion our chit-chat exhibited loud laughter and I had to shush Marianne down so customers wouldn't continue looking in our direction due to annoyance.

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Catherine Kinks

Name: Catherine Genevieve Kinks

Age: 25

Gender: Female

Height: 5’8”

Sexual Orientation: Bisexual

Appearance: Cat has hazel eyes with flecks of green that contrast her medium skin tone thanks to her father. And straight medium brown hair thanks to her mother that displays natural highlights of auburn and honey during the summer months. Her skin is littered with freckles here and there, while her mouth displays a subtle gap tooth when she smiles- she considers that her best feature and refuses to get it fixed.

Backstory: Cat was born and raised just outside of the city, which led to an interesting array of people floating in and out of her life. She just had that gift of making friends easily… But six years ago, she was in a car accident driving to a concert that left her easily fatigued ever since. It also gave her a new outlook on her life that now reveals a spontaneous, loud young woman who didn’t want to miss out on anything anymore.
The old Catherine makes an appearance every so often but she just sees life through new lenses and had made the most of it ever since.

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