// where your body hears the words of the sun //
“Semantics,” she waved her hand, clearly unbothered by the notions. They might’ve been in peace times, but Stormbreak was also far behind on many things region-wide, thanks to Dahlia’s unfortunate interference and sovereignty. Her gaze segmented away from the cider for a second, studying the individuals throughout the crowd. “Whichever ones you’re comfortable with? Get some practice in.” And not with someone that might’ve intimidated or scared.
Or if he’d prefer to do something else in a more subdued setting, there was always that. She shrugged, not pressuring him to do anything that made him uneasy or vexed.
Besides, there was the selection a few moments and minutes later, and she held her breath. Maybe this year hers would light up too – and she’d be able to see her beloved sister again. She had so many things to say –
But then hers went out, and the selection went elsewhere. Shrugging, she gave a rueful smile in Zavien’s direction. “Oh well.”
Or if he’d prefer to do something else in a more subdued setting, there was always that. She shrugged, not pressuring him to do anything that made him uneasy or vexed.
Besides, there was the selection a few moments and minutes later, and she held her breath. Maybe this year hers would light up too – and she’d be able to see her beloved sister again. She had so many things to say –
But then hers went out, and the selection went elsewhere. Shrugging, she gave a rueful smile in Zavien’s direction. “Oh well.”
Lena
// spoken in the voices of trees //
