Askance (2012)
““Silari, we have a question to put to you.”
The women’s quarters were completely empty except for their small cluster.
“Sure, what do you want?”
“Can we stay?” Linorial’s voice was quieter than that of her companion, but it resonated in the empty common area.
“What? Why?”
Ydella sighed. “I don’t want to go home. I have always dreamed of a life somewhere far from the world of my birth. This is my only chance.”
It seemed a reasonable request, so she asked the other woman. “And you, Linorial?”
“I ...was engaged to a man I did not want and he was upset at having to let me go. He threatened me and my family, but they took me from home anyway and sent me here. I cannot be sure, but he seemed the violent sort. I don’t want to chance returning to that situation if he has not yet found another target.” Linorial had ice-blonde hair and brilliant blue eyes. She was truly lovely but had a brittleness about her.
“I will consult with Niiko after he has begun moving in.MoreLess
The women’s quarters were completely empty except for their small cluster.
“Sure, what do you want?”
“Can we stay?” Linorial’s voice was quieter than that of her companion, but it resonated in the empty common area.
“What? Why?”
Ydella sighed. “I don’t want to go home. I have always dreamed of a life somewhere far from the world of my birth. This is my only chance.”
It seemed a reasonable request, so she asked the other woman. “And you, Linorial?”
“I ...was engaged to a man I did not want and he was upset at having to let me go. He threatened me and my family, but they took me from home anyway and sent me here. I cannot be sure, but he seemed the violent sort. I don’t want to chance returning to that situation if he has not yet found another target.” Linorial had ice-blonde hair and brilliant blue eyes. She was truly lovely but had a brittleness about her.
“I will consult with Niiko after he has begun moving in.MoreLess
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