Kyra stood lost in thought in front of the picture window that comprised her port wall. Running the length of her cabin and from floor to ceiling, she had an unparalleled view of the universe unfolding. The sights that delighted her eyes came by the hour, words failed to materialized to describe the show of power and light the cosmos seemed to be putting on just for her. As a child, she never dreamed that one day she would be blessed with such a magnificent room, a room with a view.Kyra stood five feet six inches tall. Her coal black hair fell just below her shoulder blades. Mostly she wore it up, which gave center stage to her brilliant sparkling blue eyes showcased with picture perfect cheeks. Kyra’s eyes lit up a room when she entered. They seemed larger and more expressive than they should be. More than once, she had charmed her way with Papa with just a look. And Papa wasn’t the only one who had gotten lost in their jewel like brilliance.
Blessed with a natural curiosity, she had begged Papa to teach her the routines she had seen him practice so many times. By the time she was old enough to enter university, Kyra had developed a body hewn from years of loving practice, trying to be like Papa. She never saw what she did as a workout nor did she take account of her developing skill. Papa knew. His baby Kyra had developed the strength and skill of a third year Zing Tao novice, and she hadn’t even begun to apply herself. For Kyra, she just wanted to be like Papa. Besides, she was having fun. Papa hadn’t seen so much natural aptitude for the Zing Tao way since, well, since he entered the order.
Papa knew, her abilities surpassed his. A gift from above, for no amount of effort could give one what Kyra had—the ability to master the way, if she chose. Like two suns orbiting each other, Papa and Kyra shared a bond others could only wonder. They spoke a language only like minds could understand. A look, a nod, a smile, sometimes that was all that was necessary. That Kyra was still single, well, where does one find another Papa.
“Kyra, Trevor, is requesting your presence in the lab. Says it’s urgent.” Goldie’s loving tone, just like Grandma, never betrayed alarm. If only everyone could communicate with such loving kindness thought Kyra. Must be important, for Trev was not one to overreact. That urgent part of the message concerned her.
“Tell Trevor I’m on my way.”
Commentary Part 1:
Beautifully written with an image to match.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. It just keeps getting better and better. I love the image, too. It's my new favorite. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sunshine. Today has been another day with a ton of distractions. I wasn't sure this post was going to happen. I think I need a refresher course on Zing Tao. George, you did say you would travel, right? Can you do a class for one? LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks sbk. I rendered this image three different ways and post processed six or seven different versions. I've got some zoomed images that are just gorgeous and some where I flipped the image unside down and it looks like a forest at night. Thanks again for the kind words sweetie. Hope you are having a good day.
ReplyDeleteI'm having a good day, indeed. Used Christmas gift cards to buy a new, very nice shearling coat. :) I hope you're having a good one as well! (xoxo)
ReplyDeleteSweetbaby k, sounds wonderful, especially if you ever run out of propane again. lol
ReplyDeletehere's to hoping that won't happen! haha
ReplyDeleteThis image makes me dream of clouds that I'll never see...
ReplyDeleteBut you just did Chicky. These clouds are as real in your mind as any others. Come with me, and I will take you many other places you never thought you would see. :-)
ReplyDeleteAm glad that the story is back. Can't wait to see what happens next. Lovely graphic, as always.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenni. Trev has made a discovery and I don't think anyone is going to be too happy. Thanks for the kind words. :-)
ReplyDeletejust excellent darlin, just excellent!
ReplyDeletelove love love the frac :0)
how you doin tonite sweetheart? :0)
Much better now that my baby is back. :-)
ReplyDeleteHow was your day and where have you been young lady!? :-)
:0) did you miss me?
ReplyDeletemy day for the most part has been peachy wonderful and I had class tonite (which was a big huge waste of time LOL)
back now :0)
No wireless in the class I take it? You know, its just not the same when you aren't here. :-)
ReplyDeleteLOL unfortunately no, had to actually sit there and look like I was listening :0)
ReplyDeleteits just not the same when you aren't here
:0) you are such a sweetie
how are you doing this evening darlin?
just finished listening to the audio, great job luv!
Aww, you are so sweet. I think I have a crush on Kyra. Is that okay?
ReplyDeleteI think a crush is putting it mildly don't you LOL
ReplyDeleteand whatever makes you happy sweetie, its all good LOL :0)
Oh come on, I've hardly written about her lately. :-)
ReplyDeleteuh huh, whatever you say ROFL
ReplyDelete(and remember I listened to the commentary LOL)
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Mmm, maybe I need to go back and listen to what I said. I think you're just mad because she has black hair. But you know, I haven't talked about her voice yet. I got a feeling it could be like warm honey. :-D
ReplyDeleteOooh, I think you might be on to something. :-D
ReplyDeletethink you're just mad because she has black hair
ReplyDeleteROFL dang am I that transparent? LMAO
you always make me smile sweetie, thanks for that :0)
LMAO, see I told you :0)
ReplyDeleteOkay, okay, I admit it. I'm already planning the life-size dolls as part of the initial merchandise. :-)
ReplyDeleteROFLMAO
ReplyDeleteyou are supposed to precede those comments with a water alert darlin LOL
:-D
ReplyDeleteShe's headed to the lab to meet Trev. You know those metal tables are awful cold. What's Trev going to do about that I wonder.
You might need to throw me some science words to use for that encounter. Whatcha got for me science girl?
watcha need darlin?
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Some microscopy sorta stuff. Virus names and the like. Make up something good and ominous sounding.
ReplyDeleteSome microscopy sorta stuff
ReplyDeleteLOL
ooooh Trevor found something interesting?
ok let me see what I can come up with :0) do you just want names or disease with all kinds of gruesome symptoms to go with them LOL
Doesn't have to be a real name, but one that looks real and looks like it would be bad. I can take it from there. :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, Trev has found something that is bad news for the crew. I think that Golden Tree is going to come in handy.
sounds good to me :0) I will see what I can come up with :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat does the rest of your week look like? If I recall, you are going to do some student teaching or something like that. Is that right? Regular hours and everything.
ReplyDeletestart my student teaching thursday :0) but will only be observing for the first week or so.
ReplyDeleteHave to go back to being a responsible adult again LOL
mon-fri 7:30-3:30 (yikes) I haven't kept normal hours in over two years, I'm not going to know what to do, this will be worse than post beach depression LOL
OMG, is the beginning of the end of Trace as we know her?
ReplyDeleteWell, I've got a backup plan.
And her name is . . .
ReplyDeleteKyra! :-D
ReplyDeleteROFL nah it will be like my secret identity LOL mild mannered school teacher by day........but when the sun goes down ROFL
ReplyDeleteWe aren't going to see you on the news one day now are we? :-)
ReplyDeleteWOW! Brilliant piece and very graphic too...
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Tre! I missed u too...
Keshi.
LOL good lord I hope not LOL
ReplyDeletemaybe on a girls gone wild video LMAO
ok that was bad, I'll go back to coming up with virus names LOL
Hey Keshi, welcome back! I've missed my angel from down under. Are you all relaxed and ready to spread a little love this way? :-D
ReplyDeleteTrace, I could always say I knew her when. I can see the reporters now. Yep, good choir girl and then there was that first HNT pic and it was all downhill from there. :-D
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of which, we are only three days away from an encore. 72 hours. Wooohoooo!
ROFLMAO sounds like the scenario for a bad Lifetime movie :0)
ReplyDeleteand this week's will probably go up wednesday nite before I go to bed since I don't know how much time I will have Thursday AM :0)
I like the view, where can I get one like that?
ReplyDelete;)
Just slip back this way every once in awhile Melly. :-)
ReplyDelete"good choir girl and then there was that first HNT pic and it was all downhill from there"
ReplyDelete:-D lol
Morning, x
Morning my sweetest of sweet ones. :-)
ReplyDeleteWow... A room with a view, indeed! Beautiful...
ReplyDeleteHer described was flawless... Nicely written Tree...! ;-)
~Y
Gorgeous, I'd like to see the other versions you mentioned. The forest at night must be interesting...to say the least.
ReplyDeleteOh my... Ooops! I didn't proof-read before posting... LOL! (hey it's late!)
ReplyDelete(You described her flawlessly... Nicely written Tree.)
Ah, much better! :)
LOL... !!
~Y
morning sweetie, hope you slept well and have a good day! (hugs)
ReplyDeleteMorning Y. Thanks for the kind words. I think I like Kyra, so that helps. :-)
ReplyDeleteDeborah, your request is my command. Said image up in a sec.
ReplyDeleteYou too Trace. Knock'em dead, and us too in 48. :-D
ReplyDeleteYou didn't lose any imagination during your short break :-) I like the story and where it's going. I love the frac too.
ReplyDelete*HUGS*
Thanks Karen. I've been wanting to develop Kyra a bit more so I thought I'd start with her physical appearance. I want to show her with all the good and bad. She has some great qualities but she also has her quirks and insecurities and doubts. She laughs and cries and makes her fair amount of mistakes. I think we will see all these things. She is happy most of the time too, but she has her moments when the world seems like its closing in on her. Thanks for the kind words sweetie. So glad you like the story so far. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe reading made the words come alive, it was 'practically perfect in every way'.
ReplyDelete:-) Loved the description, the extra info on Kyra, seeing her through your eyes via that commentry. I hope everyone following the story is listening to these, they draw the outsider in.
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