(( Many more adventures, indeed! And thank you. ))
Soot: Have you ever hurt anyone that you didn’t mean to?
The small, white-blonde woman stiffened and swallowed a couple of times. Finally, she managed a response, nearly a whisper. ‘Considering how things have been going, with maybe having precipitated the death of one of my very best friends ever? And how much that’s hurt all her sisters and my fiancées….’ She sighs. ‘When don’t I, might be a better question.’
Bonfire: What’s one thing you lost that you want back?
‘That… people ask me things sort of like that… and all I can think is that, if things were different in a way that mattered… I wouldn’t be who I am now. And that means maybe not having what I have now.’ She sighs. ‘Though, in terms of things that maybe could change without such drastic side effects… it’s stupid, but I miss my scars, now that I don’t have them.’
Thunderstorm: Do you like to be outside in the rain?
‘I… had to so much, that… unless it’s a warm rain, I take great delight in not having to be out in it any more.’ She sighs. ‘A bit petty of me, in some ways, but… growing up without shelter and dealing with winter rains?’ She shrugs. ‘I reckon I can be allowed that one.’
Rock: What’s your favourite gemstone?
‘My favourite…? Hmm. Considering the wearing, and how it looks on me, and what it’s like to work with… sapphire is probably it, though garnets are really close behind.’
Sun: What would the person nearest to you right now say about you?
The small tow-head looked over at the sleeping Myra. ‘I wish I knew… does she still love me, or has it turned too much to anger and resentment? Either way, she’d say that I’ve hurt her badly, I’m sure.’ She fights back another bout of tears.
Plant: What, in your opinion, is your best aspect?
The tall Grenthite paused to consider the question. ‘Considering all the waifs and students I’ve taken in… I suppose that compassion would have to be the word for it.’ She chuckles. ‘Something which would surprise many who judge by appearances, or by vocation even.’
Stars: What’s one wish you have?
‘I used to wish… that mother would get well, and things would go back to normal. But now…? I haven’t considered that in a while.’ She sighs, tapping her cheek. ‘I suppose… I wish for these crazy wars to end.’ She snorts, shaking her head at herself. ‘Not that it’s possible. But sometimes… I can’t help still being a foolish little girl somewhere inside.’
Float: What’s the first thing you think when you wake up?
Val blushes deeply, and finally murmurs, ‘Tala.’
