Emberflame Ridge and they were roommates

The part of her that wishes it would all blow over is left with hope despite the awkward smile of her pale friend. She doesn’t mention but she can see the recognition so she glances away quickly. First to Saarthal but it doesn’t stay there long because by the time Varinril explains where they’re going, she hears the faint sounds of words. She doesn’t catch them but she is led to surprise when the ashy girl calls her cute. Sure, she’d been flirting with her but she’s never been called cute. And not be another girl that’s also cute. Nervously, she licks her lips, and glances down at her feet while she sorts out the flutter of emotion stopping her heart. And, of course, she still won’t leave the tree thin alone and awkwardly, the girl laughs, but glances to Varinril to wheel them out of this topic and on to where they’re headed.