"This thing is bigger than I am," Clara grumbled as she prepared for her group's outing. "Suppose it can't be fixed this late into things. As long as we get Liam to safety, it'll be worth it, I wager."
She was more or less talking to herself in order to ease the adrenaline that was already starting to move throughout her system. It hadn't been that long since her last adventure with the Doctor, but ever since being pulled into this place and being brought back to life she felt a need to go out and see as much as possible. To do everything she could, to experience literally everything. It was a bit reckless of her to sign up to do this with no real fighting skills, but Clara wasn't about to be left behind when there was an innocent being that needed help getting somewhere safe. It wasn't Liam's fault that he was large and in the way of things. And really, she liked to think that if her idiot best friend were here, he'd be choosing to do this too. While yelling at her for volunteering to carry the bait, of course.
The bait in her cage was filled with food, a fact that she knew came with an element of danger. Trekking through the jungle to find its center meant there were plenty of other creatures who probably wouldn't mind a nibble or two of what she was carrying. So she moved swiftly - enough that the guard who was still keeping up with her was likely having a fun time.
That fun came to a crashing halt the second the lizard monsters came out of nowhere. Shouting out a warning, she tried to duck and dodge the incoming attack. The stupid cage was too large for her to do it without nearly tipping over, so at that point she braced herself and prayed those that were with her would be able to strike.
"Do something!" Being bossy wouldn't do her any good if she wound up dead an hour into the mission.
iii. (fireflies)
The thing about the fireflies was that Clara didn't really mind them being around. They were beautiful, even if she heard they had a nasty bite. No matter how often she ventured out from the housing compound she didn't seem to get bit, and she took that as an invitation to test her limits. There were some who had a natural repellent that she doused herself in, and she made her way out among the fireflies to get an up close view. Armed with a mosquito netting she had traded for, she placed it over her head and let it encase her body, enough that nothing would be able to get in. She knew she must look a sight, probably properly bonkers, but she didn't care.
It was almost like being among the stars, the brightness of their glow shining sharply in the growing darkness evening brought to the area. Standing among the rainbow, watching them fly and swirl together, Clara was honestly transfixed by the sight. A dull ache settled in as she felt herself getting a little overwhelmed by how much she missed getting to be close to the stars. Her eyes caught sight of someone nearby, and she was pulled out of her own thoughts and emotions.
"Fancy getting an up close view?" She called out to them, not sure if they were staring because they wondered what she was doing, or if they were wanting to come out and join her.
iv. (Friendr)
FRIENDR
Clara Oswald
AGE: 29...ish INTERESTED IN: Anyone clever and interesting, honestly. SEEKING: Someone who can keep up with me. ABOUT ME: Teacher who dabbles in space travel looking for adventure. Time Lords who go by the name of Doctor need not apply.
[ooc: I'm not committed to prose. Feel free to do brackets and I'll follow your lead! If anyone gets bit in prompt iii I prefer to steer clear of lust or love.]
Clara Oswald | Doctor Who
"This thing is bigger than I am," Clara grumbled as she prepared for her group's outing. "Suppose it can't be fixed this late into things. As long as we get Liam to safety, it'll be worth it, I wager."
She was more or less talking to herself in order to ease the adrenaline that was already starting to move throughout her system. It hadn't been that long since her last adventure with the Doctor, but ever since being pulled into this place and being brought back to life she felt a need to go out and see as much as possible. To do everything she could, to experience literally everything. It was a bit reckless of her to sign up to do this with no real fighting skills, but Clara wasn't about to be left behind when there was an innocent being that needed help getting somewhere safe. It wasn't Liam's fault that he was large and in the way of things. And really, she liked to think that if her idiot best friend were here, he'd be choosing to do this too. While yelling at her for volunteering to carry the bait, of course.
The bait in her cage was filled with food, a fact that she knew came with an element of danger. Trekking through the jungle to find its center meant there were plenty of other creatures who probably wouldn't mind a nibble or two of what she was carrying. So she moved swiftly - enough that the guard who was still keeping up with her was likely having a fun time.
That fun came to a crashing halt the second the lizard monsters came out of nowhere. Shouting out a warning, she tried to duck and dodge the incoming attack. The stupid cage was too large for her to do it without nearly tipping over, so at that point she braced herself and prayed those that were with her would be able to strike.
"Do something!" Being bossy wouldn't do her any good if she wound up dead an hour into the mission.
iii. (fireflies)
The thing about the fireflies was that Clara didn't really mind them being around. They were beautiful, even if she heard they had a nasty bite. No matter how often she ventured out from the housing compound she didn't seem to get bit, and she took that as an invitation to test her limits. There were some who had a natural repellent that she doused herself in, and she made her way out among the fireflies to get an up close view. Armed with a mosquito netting she had traded for, she placed it over her head and let it encase her body, enough that nothing would be able to get in. She knew she must look a sight, probably properly bonkers, but she didn't care.
It was almost like being among the stars, the brightness of their glow shining sharply in the growing darkness evening brought to the area. Standing among the rainbow, watching them fly and swirl together, Clara was honestly transfixed by the sight. A dull ache settled in as she felt herself getting a little overwhelmed by how much she missed getting to be close to the stars. Her eyes caught sight of someone nearby, and she was pulled out of her own thoughts and emotions.
"Fancy getting an up close view?" She called out to them, not sure if they were staring because they wondered what she was doing, or if they were wanting to come out and join her.
iv. (Friendr)
[ooc: I'm not committed to prose. Feel free to do brackets and I'll follow your lead! If anyone gets bit in prompt iii I prefer to steer clear of lust or love.]