Wave Without A Shore

Kellan seemed very unsettled, which Jiao knew was probably normal, but she was feeling increasingly awkward about it as the moments wore on. She found herself unable to give the usual sarcastic jokes or comments she might when uncomfortable, feeling like this was actually important enough to warrant her best try at kindness. "That's okay. It's a lot, I guess." There was so much more, she thought. He'd have to learn about the Gods and the Ascended and the Portals and the war and...so much, that fed into everyday life in Caido. It was never as simple as a quick introduction. Jiao shook her head about the Greatwood, peered for a moment into his mouth to make sure there were no fangs. "It's not like this, no. It's a lot more...um...I don't know the word for it, but big trees and dry...not like here. Everything has big leaves and it's wet and hot." She was sure this was a terribly inadequate explanation but horticulture had never been a particular interest of hers. "You could come with me if you really wanted to go there, but...the Fae don't like humans much. You wouldn't be welcome in Sidhe...it'd be better if I could take you to the human town in the Hollowed Ground." JIAO Some girls fight hard Some face the trial Some girls were just meant to smile