Arialla nodded; that squared with what Jigano had told her about the gods. And Safrin had quite liked the necklace Arialla had offered her the first time -- though she hoped she wouldn't have to spend another season beachcombing to come up with a second offering. She really ought to find a proper profession.
And another nod: "I know the Ascended aren't all bad -- an Ascended was very kind to me, when I first arrived. But the Voice is a bad influence over them, I think."
Careful and cautious Arialla could do. In fact ... She sighed, looking out at the beautiful landscape. "I should probably be getting back to Haulani soon. But first -- I never got your name. Mine is Arialla."
please don't take my sunshine away
