Lion Head Mesa iceplant

she never needed to wait very long.

this she appreciated most about the quick form of the lilac girl. makono offered her a brief smile, quickly letting it slide off her features. although there was no denying the warmth in her gaze. father had reminded her that the girl was not her friend, but makono failed to see the harm in treating her as such.

besides, she did enjoy the other girl's company. but there was more than that for why she summoned nazli here.

and she wasted no time.

i want you to come with me to mereo, she spoke in hushed tones as if they were gossiping school girls. glaukos is to be my guard. but i want you with me, you're the only one i can bring that i trust.

her heart hammered with feverish excitement in her chest.