Ocean's Breath Plateau hard and soft

a small way.

she wondered if he knew the impact he had upon the moon villages, the lives of nuiruk descendants. calling it small seemed like a humbleness that he did not deserve.

he was a grand man with a grand impact, but she was not here to tell him he must be prideful of it.

it is good for busy minds, her eyes shined softly with warmth.

yet that warm gaze went to the shell at once. peachy like the furs of — her heart lodged into her throat and she nearly forgot her thoughts.

where is the village Muat-Rya? the name was not smooth on her tongue, unfamiliar with them. she allowed herself to look away from the shell to admire the shine of the blue stone.