"Yes, I don't really know what happens at LongNight, but I know it's something I can't help with." Arialla turned solemn for a moment before smiling again. She remained blissfully unaware that Amalia thought her interested in Sam (she wasn't), an idea that would have embarrassed her immensely.. "Samuel was the first person to welcome me to Caido. I was rather rude to him at first, I have to admit, but he was very kind to me."
The sheets were just about dry. Arialla pulled one down and started folding it with efficient movements: she'd done plenty of laundry in her day, and at home many of their garments were just large squares of cloth, folded and tucked into chitons. "Safrin mentioned that I might wish to speak to Ludo. I would like to help you -- and Delphia -- if I can. The idea of the Voice seizing not only the Ascended's minds and bodies but their souls as well is ... horrifying."
please don't take my sunshine away
