Sunbeam Lair breathe (in the air)

"Sounds like you've gotten yourself into some trouble, love," Lily responded, her voice at once gentle and playful. She didn't want to make the girl feel like she was being mocked, but surely she could take a small jest. "Lucky our boys were there for you."

She sat down next to Korei, breath a bright puff of white steam in the dim light of the cave. It was quiet--she could hear every beat of her heart--and she broke the silence with alacrity, wanting to know more about her new friend.

"Where did you live before?" Lily asked, looking over at Korei. "Why did you leave?" She was blissfully unaware of the potential can of worms the question could open.