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didn't notice how I made the woman jump at my voice. I'm too interested in what she's painting and who she is to pay much attention. I guess that's my problem sometimes where I get too distracted.Although, I laugh when she gets all worried about me being cold. It sounds like something Momma would say, or maybe Auntie Antiope. "Nope! I'm pretty used to it. I've always been warmer I guess?" And it's true, I prefer the colder days for this reason. I remember the few warm days we had and I was really uncomfortable. If someone put a coat on me now, I would just get too warm again.
Then she also is wondering why I'm out alone. Another classic question I get so much when I'm exploring. I don't blame her, it's just funny to me. "My Momma is the Regent here, she's patrolling somewhere so I just took a walk to explore. I live here so I know everything really well, it's okay!" I try to reassure her, but I'm not sure if it's a good enough answer. Some are insistent on finding Momma and bringing me back to her, so hopefully this lady isn't like that. I'm having fun exploring today, plus I want to see her painting once it's finished.
When she describes her painting and why she does it, I find it really interesting. I never thought to paint to capture something to remember, but it actually makes total sense. I just look at her with wide, curious eyes. "That's so cool!" I say smiling. I look out at the scenery again and I have to agree it's beautiful. I'm so thankful to live here and want a picture to remember this view too, but I've never tried painting in my life. I don't think it would look very good or look even somewhat close to the real thing. Maybe I'll just stick to exploring for now. "I'd love one of your paintings some day." I don't have any signos to offer, but maybe if she comes by and sells any in the markets, I can convince Momma to buy one for me.
Mercy- it's a pretty name, especially the way she says it. I'm a little sad she's not part of our Court, but she seems nice so I hope she'll think to keep visiting. "Which Court do you live in? It's pretty great here. If you haven't checked out the markets yet, you have to try the apple cider. It's sooooo good!" For a moment, I'm caught in a happy memory of my first time trying it.
"And thank you, it is really beautiful! I was born here, luckily." I wouldn't have it any other way (except maybe Dellymean, that place is pretty too and it has yummy grapes that Po shares with me).
she listens to wind secrets
and echoes of distant star songs
