Jade Fern Grove valar dohaeris

*breaks all timelines* oopz

her wandering brought her further from sapphique. she thought of the words of her maman, and held this close to her breast. she reminded herself that this was necessary if her future was to be secured.

she was more inland than she preferred, though the trail was pleasant and the weather warm. sobeille passed an ancient oak and paused for a moment in reflection, just in time to hear a scream ring through the woods.

she followed it to water. there on the bank was a woman -- but the energy surrounding her forbid sobeille come much closer. she did as she always did and studied -- eyes watchful and limbs prepared to move.