Qeya River insurgent

"he is the first face i saw before i joined saatsine. i call him friend. he calls me annoying." she lifts her chin and smiles, confident in her ability to win him over. he is brusque, even cruel, but he has never done her harm.

star eater offers to teach her, and the girl nods excitedly, leaning forward to watch. a plethora of uses, all unique. the scent of each herb differs, albeit subtly, and she does her best to commit them to memory.

i want to be useful. i will show her.