Sunbeam Lair a longer table, not a taller fence

the moon shone high upon his daughter this night, illuminating her coarse coat with murky sapphire — eyes reminiscent of the sea. bhediya stared for a moment, calling at a whisper, you're beautiful. she'd been left unable to focus on anything but the stranger's captivating appearance.

she noticed the sylph's dominant (cautionary?) stance and halted, wondering if she'd intruded. i don't believe we've met before, she said, but...this is as good a night as any for introductions.