Sohalia
The distinct lack of a response to her vague desire for clarification let Soh feeling a bit unsettled, but there was nothing to be done about that. What Mateo thought of her - and, indeed, what he had shared about her - was to be left to her imagination, and that knowledge left her biting her lip, momentarily lost in thought. But the knowledge that she had, quite by mistake, happened to find his best friend was all too curious to allow her to lose herself to memory for long, and she smiled as she took the proffered hand, banishing her worries for a later time.
It was easier by far to discuss mapmaking and art, and as Soh explained her methods, she was pleased to see that it seemed to make sense to Everest. She'd never tried to teach anyone before, and for all she knew, she would be terrible at it. "I think I read it somewhere," she said humbly, shaking her head. "I do a lot of reading. There are some excellent books on cartography I can recommend, if you're so inclined. Although, for making your own maps, some basic art training can also be beneficial."
She turned back to her own sketchbook, putting a few more lines down on paper. "The more practiced you get, the less you may need the visual aid - but it's always available, and I use it frequently. And, as you said, you can use whatever you have on hand." She giggled a little at her unintentional pun.
It was easier by far to discuss mapmaking and art, and as Soh explained her methods, she was pleased to see that it seemed to make sense to Everest. She'd never tried to teach anyone before, and for all she knew, she would be terrible at it. "I think I read it somewhere," she said humbly, shaking her head. "I do a lot of reading. There are some excellent books on cartography I can recommend, if you're so inclined. Although, for making your own maps, some basic art training can also be beneficial."
She turned back to her own sketchbook, putting a few more lines down on paper. "The more practiced you get, the less you may need the visual aid - but it's always available, and I use it frequently. And, as you said, you can use whatever you have on hand." She giggled a little at her unintentional pun.
these aching memories still dance around me
