Jade Fern Grove i love her, can't leave her

The accent was strange and yet, familiar. I live nearby, Bhediya replied. Her voice was quiet as she focused on placing the foreign intonation. Pygmalion, she thought and sighed with a smile. There's a settlement toward the East, Bhe continued, turning her head to point, Not too far.

It occurred to her then that the reason for the stranger might have needed help. A blanket of concern fell over Bhediya's face. Where are you going? she asked, wondering if she might be able to give directions.