Enjoying the lighter atmosphere, she was sad to see it go as Maea shifted in her chair. Despite the vague words, it was obvious that something was bothering her. Thal could see how the pale Ancient's stubborn attitude and set views might rub some people the wrong way, but she found it hard to believe that a difference of opinions was the entire reason she was leaving. The way her eyebrow raised said as much, and Thal took a bite of the pie as she considered whether she should ask about it.
Finally, she determined that she'd rather know than not. If it meant something to Maea - as her 'friend' - she should probably care. Plus, as a new citizen of the Hollowed Grounds, knowing that whatever the disagreement was had pushed her to move made Thal concerned for her own decision. And she was too curious now.
Pushing on the table, she rose from her seat. "This sounds like an alcohol kind of discussion." Without another word, she stepped into the kitchen, grabbing a bottle of deep amber scotch and two glasses. A quick maneuvering of corks and liquid ended with a hefty glass before each woman. Thal raised her glass to Maea in mock toast for whatever was to come, then took a large gulp of the strong liquor without so much as a flinch. Once the burn had settled in her chest, she leaned back in her chair, gesturing to her guest. "Let's hear it."
Finally, she determined that she'd rather know than not. If it meant something to Maea - as her 'friend' - she should probably care. Plus, as a new citizen of the Hollowed Grounds, knowing that whatever the disagreement was had pushed her to move made Thal concerned for her own decision. And she was too curious now.
Pushing on the table, she rose from her seat. "This sounds like an alcohol kind of discussion." Without another word, she stepped into the kitchen, grabbing a bottle of deep amber scotch and two glasses. A quick maneuvering of corks and liquid ended with a hefty glass before each woman. Thal raised her glass to Maea in mock toast for whatever was to come, then took a large gulp of the strong liquor without so much as a flinch. Once the burn had settled in her chest, she leaned back in her chair, gesturing to her guest. "Let's hear it."
thalassa
so don't waste the time i don't have
