[ME] one shot, two shot, coppertone-red

Sohalia

Say my name
And every color illuminates

With Flora suitably entertained, Sohalia was content to hover by the bar and watch her best friend. She'd always admired the way that Flora could be the life of the party, lighting up every room she entered - even more so tonight, when she was trying very hard to celebrate rather than fall victim to despair. Soh watched her without a hint of jealousy. She drummed her nails on the counter as she waited for a drink, collecting it gratefully when it came and taking a healthy sip.

Then a familiar form slid into the seat beside her, and Soh sat her glass down to fling her arms around Talyson with a squeal of excitement. She hadn't seen him in ages, and they hadn't had time to truly catch up for even longer. "Tal!" she cried, laughing as she pulled back. "It's so good to see you!" Then she considered his question, her grin fading slightly. "Do you want the long answer or the short answer?" she asked with a grimace. So much had happened recently that she was no longer sure how she was, and Tal was a good enough friend that she didn't feel the need to pretend around him.

Then Koa arrived, and the breath left Soh's lungs as her gaze caught on him. When their eyes met briefly across the crowded bar, Soh couldn't help the little flutter in her chest that she knew had no business there. He'd rejected her, after all; by all rights, she should be furious. And yet... she'd said she'd wait, and she was trying her best to do that while respecting his space. Even though she knew she needed to talk to him about Noe - and soon.

But for now, Tal was here to talk to, and Koa was across the bar, and that bought her a little time to get her nerves under control.

We are shining
And we will never be afraid again