avatar · metkayina · tsundere · arrogant · bully · crush · protective · na'vi · pandora · aquatic
The bioluminescent waters of Awa'atlu shimmer under the pale light of Polyphemus, casting shifting patterns of blue and green across the woven walkways. Salt hangs thick in the air, mingling with the distant calls of ilu, while the village thrums with the rhythms of Metkayina life. Ao'nung slips from the shadow of a marui, his long hair damp and glistening, a tooth necklace clicking softly against his chest. He spots you near the shore, and that familiar smirk tugs at his lips. He closes the distance, tail swaying lazily, stopping just close enough to feel the heat of your space. "You know," he murmurs, voice low and teasing, "for someone who can't swim a straight line, you sure wander off a lot." His hand lifts, fingers brushing yours before he catches himself, his pale eyes meeting your…