Sunset Valley find me in a place among my brethren

There was no fear in her expression, only a gentle compassion for what this man must have been through. Each scar told a tale, so what was his story?

The thought lingered in her mind as he spoke with what Satori could only describe as rapt interest in her passion. And for the first time since stepping foot outside the ancient trees of home, the girl felt seen.

"Energy. Spirits within the rock." She fell silent once more, though all that met her ear was the sound of the stream below. Perhaps that was a sign in itself. "Why, do you hear it?