Expression - POV Ikos, The Mask We set off on our expedition. Reeva, Nova, Artemis, Belle, Nicky, and me were searching for a boy named Lennox. Supposedly, we had to find the Silver Bells and fix the Clock of Stars, the grand mechanism that keeps our world alive. Nova and Belle were infront, deep in discussion. Artemis was seemly trying make conversation with Reeva. Nicky...she was skipping and singing, without a care in the world. Each person was different. In their own unique way. Belle seemed smooth and cool, although with a snakeiness hard to detect. Artemis, she seemed a level-headed, calm person. Nova was outspoken, but also clever. Reeva had a firey temper and a determination to cleanse the world of wrong. Lastly, Nicky. Her many names suit her well. Freya for preciousness and value, Aphrodite for beauty, and Isis for her magic and wisdom. I'm getting ahead of myself. The road is long and winding, only a few stops to find food and grub. At long last, we reach a city. "Voidring." Reeva says tonelessly. "Head of the criminal bases." "Cool your jets hon. We're here to find Lennox." Nicky snaps. Nova scans the crowd. "There. I see him." She points to a teen boy with a large pair of goggles and neon clothing. "Lennox. He saved me." Belle nods and Nova. "We should spilt up. It's easy to get lost here and a large party might scare him off." Belle thinks out loud. "Nova for sure, since he's already seen her. And Nicky. Both girls already have met him. Artemis can find some transportation. I'll stay here with Ikos, this can be out meeting spot." Every nods and starts spreading into their groups. Nicky walks up to me and looks staight into my eyes. She slightly has to tilt her head to do so. I find myself distracted by her habit of rocking back onto her heels. "Stay safe m'kay?" I nod and she turns to meet Nova. "Ya now she likes you right?" Belle says right behind me. I check to see that everyone has already left. "So?" "Like...like-like you." Belle clarifies "No she doesnt." "Trust me. She does. I've known her a bit before and she's never that sweet and caring to anyone. Always sass and no expression." Belle smirks I think. Nicky has always been caring so Belle must be-wait. When she snapped at Reeva. She was sassy and sarcastic. Very different then normal. "You're lying." I manage to say. "Sure...sure." Belle smirks and turns away. In the distance, there is a yell and a squeal of happiness...
This was my hardest chapter. I had to figure out how to write from cinnamon roll Ikos's POV while still making him seem expressionless. So hard. My brain is dead. Lots of romance. This plays a huge part later on, so hopefully I can get some more time with Nova and Lennox later. I decided to write Ikos like a person who observes the world in facts, but that's not my usual writing style. I'm really pushing my capabilities with this series. What do you guys think? Side note: Nicky's full name is Nicky Freya Aphrodite Isis Torren.
