barefoot in tall grass

Sohalia

Say my name
And every color illuminates

Flora's enthusiasm was catching, and Soh smiled at her new friend, suddenly excited by the prospect of a summer on the beach. Maybe she could even bring herself to try some of the region's fashions; she always envied the beautiful women of Torchline for their tanned skin and confidence. Soh tilted her head to one side at the mention of Flora's brother. A friend who flew skyships sounded familiar, and she wondered aloud, "Your brother lives in Stormbreak? Who is he? Maybe I know him."

She made a mental note to check out the Hanged Man - probably sometime during the day because, you know, she wasn't exactly a hit-up-the-bar-at-night kind of girl, especially after her late night experience in Stormbreak. "I will," she assured Flora.

The tone of the conversation briefly shifted, and Soh examined her new friend's face as it grew a touch sad. She didn't yet know the girl well enough to ask, so she focused instead on her kind offer. "Aww, thank you! But I always stay with Jude when I visit," she said. "He's my best friend, and I've always been welcome there." Of course, now that they were dating, maybe Harper would change his mind. She wasn't sure how traditional he was, and what the new ground rules might be now.

We are shining
And we will never be afraid again