Rosewater Oasis Insomniac

Her confusion answered his question before her words had. Nokht felt that pit of resignation grow once more; what a stupid thing, to have hoped for anything different.

Ah- sorry. I just- wondered if anybody else had come here. he filled his mouth with hare's meat again, to keep the choke from escaping his throat.

Dead dead dead. How was he meant to live with this? He went on while everyone he loved stayed right where they were, forever.

you're not too plain.. He murmured without looking up, genuine as he spoke.