Verdigris Ravine we both knew it was true

some might find s'ari's affectations exotic. to qiao, it reminded her of home. 

with the sweet draught of nostalgia came darker memories, too.

she stood straight as s'ari skimmed over water. the bones beneath her thrummed, as if pleased to be recognized by an admirer. qiao was troubled by their arrangement. i am qiao. the signs are difficult. they warn me of a fox, her brow furrowed as she bent over their concealed runes. and a hen.

she turned her attention to her kinsmen. you mention others are with you?