Blackwater Islands welcome home

oh, I do hope so, she said with a small, worried smile—though fortunately, her wits and her ability to retain knowledge had not escaped her. Kalika had, unbeknownst to either of them, read her properly. when Kalika spoke of her interests, she appeared rapt. although the response was not lengthy, it was succinct and well-spoken. we do not know one another well, yet I feel as though this would suit you well, dear Sister! you speak beautifully, and you are quite easy to talk with—I would love to see you doing your hearts passion, Galateia closed her eyes and imagined Kalika like this, but it was hardly any different than seeing her now—she was wholly brilliant, and Galateia saw, already, the best in her.