"My name is Arialla." She smiled back, set at ease by Evie's kind mannerisms. Though no one had asked, she added, "I haven't been in Caido for long. This will be my first LongNight."
And I'm still thinking it might be smart to just flee to Torchline before anything happens, she didn't say. It was an option, but part of her didn't want to abandon the Hollowed Grounds. Oh, damn it, she was starting to care about this place. She'd better nip that in the bud.
For now, however, the only buds she needed to worry about were the grasses and foliage they intended to feed the luxere. Arialla liked the way Evie talked about the animals, seeking their affection and loyalty. It added warmth to the expedition -- and gods knew Arialla could use warmth. Winter was not her time, as it turned out.
Still, she did her best to clear the snow. She found herself slightly envious of Evie's branch, as trying to move the snow with her hands was getting them soaked and freezing. Actually ... Arialla paused in her clearing to reach up and try to imitate Evie by breaking off another branch. Too bad that she didn't have magic to make it easier.
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Arialla will spend a little time clearing snow with her hands before trying to break off a branch herself. I'll let the rolls decide whether she succeeds, if that's OK. (First time in a proper quest, so I apologize if I make mistakes.)
please don't take my sunshine away
