[That odd hum again--this time shorter as Aara nods in understanding.] I hope so as well.
[Aara's expression darkens at that, eyes lowering as a frown tugs her lips.] No one should be made to suffer in such a way: watching their people die, or finding for some reason-- [She chokes off here, ducking her head and working to push back the strong emotions swamping her.] I do not know if I find it an honor Orr punishment if I have been chosen to live and so many have truly-- [She can't say it. She shakes her head, then finally is able to lift pained yet determined eyes to the near stranger before her.] I apologize. Being here is a lot to take in.
[She breathes a small sigh of relief at a new topic of discussion, an almost smile returning to her lips.] I can imagine what a relief that would be. I will keep an eye out.
...Honestly? [She ducks her head a little, ashamed.] I have barely left my room. [How she yearned to leave and explore, however. How she yearned to stretch her wings and fly.]
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[Aara's expression darkens at that, eyes lowering as a frown tugs her lips.] No one should be made to suffer in such a way: watching their people die, or finding for some reason-- [She chokes off here, ducking her head and working to push back the strong emotions swamping her.] I do not know if I find it an honor Orr punishment if I have been chosen to live and so many have truly-- [She can't say it. She shakes her head, then finally is able to lift pained yet determined eyes to the near stranger before her.] I apologize. Being here is a lot to take in.
[She breathes a small sigh of relief at a new topic of discussion, an almost smile returning to her lips.] I can imagine what a relief that would be. I will keep an eye out.
...Honestly? [She ducks her head a little, ashamed.] I have barely left my room. [How she yearned to leave and explore, however. How she yearned to stretch her wings and fly.]