The Sea of Branches was always so lively and yet she often forgot how much she enjoyed it until she was there. Her new friend Tishy was sitting in her hood, peeking out between locks of her hair at those they passed by. Cat Sith almost never ventured out of Ludo's Woods, so this was quite the experience for the kitten! And Delphia had a very specific purpose for being there - collecting materials to build her mother's lantern with.
As she strolled passed various merchants with their wares, she let the spirits guide her, directing her this way and that, selecting only those things the incorporeal guides beckoned her to trade for. All were things her mother would have liked and appreciated, usually hidden away under or within other baubles that were more flashy and eye catching. Once she had all of her supplies though, she found a quiet spot on a pier, staring at all she had traded for, listening to her guides for further instruction.
As she strolled passed various merchants with their wares, she let the spirits guide her, directing her this way and that, selecting only those things the incorporeal guides beckoned her to trade for. All were things her mother would have liked and appreciated, usually hidden away under or within other baubles that were more flashy and eye catching. Once she had all of her supplies though, she found a quiet spot on a pier, staring at all she had traded for, listening to her guides for further instruction.
headful of lies, sun in my eyes