Arrow Lake and you thought it'd be the same

moonshine's short coughing fit left bhediya apprehensive in her approach. she stayed further away than she normally might have, but close enough to still appear unbothered. had they known each other better, bhe might have treated her the same way she had ibis — ew, do you need a doctor?

instead, she opted for a less abrasive approach. you okay? the seraph asked, wondering if this was potentially something more than just a cough. whitecough? greencough? blackcough!? 

bhediya drew in a deep breath to calm herself before continuing. the mountains, well, she began, turning a both proud and wary smile toward their home, there's more of us there. four, five... she tried to count in her head but realized that honestly, she hadn't remembered most of their names.