Coconut Grove the black earth

The trail ran cold after Rosencrantz left.  She'd been glad for his company, but the two of them suited her just as well.

Erzulie's question wasn't one Rosalyn thought much on, and it took her by complete surprise.  She gave a knee jerk response before even considering it.  Yes.

As she thought a moment, though, she breathed out.  I'm happy that our family is safe.  At least, in large part.  She always felt the hole left by those who were missing, but she knew nothing they did would change that.  But it is quiet.  That used to drive me nuts, and now I wonder if it's just a memory of that restlessness that makes me itch.  

She'd said a few times that she was glad now for the peace.  But there was something else in this she was unaccustomed to - complacency.  She wasn't used to being content with what she had.  It felt a weird fit, to not be striving for anything more.  And you?