Porcupine Ridge wizened and weary

Though the very sudden topic change was painfully obvious, Diane was grateful for it nonetheless. She didn't know when (if ever) she'd be comfortable with talking about herself or her own issues—but Novak seemed keen towards social cues, so he was quick to relieve her of the stressful conversation, careful to veer offhandedly to a more unassuming subject. Diane perked up noticeably. "She praised him as a sweet heart—he's obviously showed her some kindness before and I believe she's quite smitten by him," Diane began to smile slightly, reminded of the delighted reverence Jhala had shown when asked about Anwyl.

"Her eyes brighten like lightning when she talks about him." Being the romantic that she was, she couldn't wait to experience the emotion for herself; and though she was no stranger to teenage twitterpation, she had yet to know a true love. "Jhala also mentioned that he was teaching her to catch porcupine. I hope to learn that skill one day."