There was a strange sense of peace and relief in the sudden revelation that she needn't be afraid anymore, a strong pang of righteousness that the man had gotten what he deserved. Mateo was right; it was justice, and better yet, it was justice not taken into her own hands. She'd never have been able to forgive herself if she'd been the one to kill him, to play judge, jury, and executioner - no matter how much her friends had assured her that it had been perfectly reasonable self-defense.
Travel was an easier topic, and she relaxed into the change with a small smile. She'd spent most of her time recently in Torchline, and the memory of her last such trip brought a faint blush to her cheeks. "I've been in Torchline," she said aloud. "Mostly in Haulani with a... friend." The title paled in comparison to Jude's actual role in her life, but it was the best she could manage for the time being. "But I've been trying to do some mapping, while I've been there. Oh! And I'm planning a trip to Halo soon."
Travel was an easier topic, and she relaxed into the change with a small smile. She'd spent most of her time recently in Torchline, and the memory of her last such trip brought a faint blush to her cheeks. "I've been in Torchline," she said aloud. "Mostly in Haulani with a... friend." The title paled in comparison to Jude's actual role in her life, but it was the best she could manage for the time being. "But I've been trying to do some mapping, while I've been there. Oh! And I'm planning a trip to Halo soon."
Sohalia
