when it's dark out

Sohalia

Sohalia giggled as Mittens retreated, imagining it poking its snowball head out from beneath Lena's coat. It was a rather adorable creature - if a bit odd - and Sohalia found herself wondering again just where it came from. But that was a question for another day.

At Lena's question, Sohalia tilted her head to the side. It was almost like magic, and Sohalia thought that maybe if she thought about it that way, it would seem less daunting. After all, if magic was what kept the skyships afloat, then maybe magic was what kept them from crashing. She was sure there was a more rational explanation, but for now, maybe this would be enough. "I'll try," she said with a smile. "Thank you, Lena."

The rain had abated, and it was time for Sohalia to go - and to get out of Lena's way, too. "I should be going," she told the woman. "But thank you for listening. It was a pleasure meeting you - and Mittens, of course." With a smile and a wave, Sohalia took her leave, feeling more at peace than she had in days.

~FIN~

and that's the hope I have
the only thing I know that's keeping me alive