Neverwinter Forest expected too much

can i help you?— yehudis paused, stalling atop the earth at an incomplete pounce. she glanced apologetically at the spotted man and adjusted her posture accordingly. he smiled, though she feared that something more sinister might be brewing beneath his initial expression.

she cleared her throat, and without meeting his gaze, replied: the lights, i've never seen them before. the accent was slight but noticeable, curling around each word, tasting its unfamiliarity. did i disturb you? yehudis then asked, daring to lift her head if but a breath.