Haunted Wood To make myself feel better

Lilitu had asked a couple questions, and now, she wound up facing a story. A story that made little sense to her. Who's— she tried, but Maia was already off to the races, and the girl tried to keep up. Eljay. Going places. Love. Family. It seemed really complicated, and she tried to twist her face into a compassionate mien while making sense of it all.

Eljay. Is that your. . .husband? Lilitu inquired, remembering the word Kukutux had used. Such matches are for adults, Lilitu. Well, so, then—that tracked. Maia was an adult, albeit a young and fun one. And if she was talking about starting a family and all—

Her yellow eyes were melted-butter warm as she stared at the woman. I'm sure it'll be okay, she said, trying to use her mother's soothing, mature voice.