[SE] Feel my inhibitions fading

Sohalia Lumaris

Knowing Flora's side of this particular story didn't prepare Soh in the least for hearing Kai's version of events. It didn't escape her notice that the young man said that he and Flora made love - like it had meant more than just a casual hookup on both sides. Nonetheless, she listened patiently, because it seemed like poor Kai needed a friend just now as much as he needed someone to help Flora, and maybe Soh could be that person for him - for everyone, really.

Even if it felt like betraying them all, somehow.

She began to doodle idly on the sheet of paper, sketching Tarak's profile as she considered her next words carefully. "What Flora needs right now is people who can commit to her," she said finally, her words gentle. "She needs to feel like she's not alone and adrift. Caido is a big world, Kai, and when you don't have people to share it with -" Soh cut herself off abruptly, suddenly feeling like she was sharing too much. "The point is, I'm just one person, and Flora needs a village."

The fire crackled, reflecting off of Tarak's brilliant blue plumage. Soh gazed fondly at her companion for a moment, and then slid her silver gaze to Kaisel. "Can I give you some unsolicited advice?" she asked.