when it's dark out

Sohalia

The rain was easing, and Sohalia sighed softly with relief. She never was a fan of being wet. It settled in her bones in a way that she couldn't quite shake. But she loved the way the world smelled after a good rain. As the last few drops fell, she took a deep breath, enjoying a momentary pause as Lena reassured her. Perhaps she wasn't so very silly after all, no matter how ridiculous she might feel. Imagine - an owl, afraid to fly!

But what had she learned about skyships? "Hmm," she hummed noncommittally. "Not very much, I'm afraid. I understand they're a great deal like sea boats, with sails and all, and that the wind carries them around. But how do they float? It makes sense with a sea boat, but with a skyship..." she sighed. "But my friend has a small one, and he said he'd take me for a ride to help me get over my fear. I'm sure it will work out," she added with a small smile, hoping to deflect to a new topic. She'd spent so much of this stranger's time on herself and her problems, and she was beginning to feel a bit self-conscious.

and that's the hope I have
the only thing I know that's keeping me alive