10 hours ago
He offered his name and she smiled pleasantly in response. Cali’s hands rested lightly on her knees, and the breath puffed from her mouth in a little ice cloud. She made no move to get up from the ground, uncertain if he planned to linger or if his concern had simply been for the passing oddity. Either outcome she’d accept with aplomb. Cali never eschewed honest company, and she trusted in the universe’s design. Her prayers had been answered when the power came to her during the soundbath. If there might still be some lingering doubts about Samiel’s role in it, she was confident she’d figure it out. She was confident it was meant for her.
Anton’s offer made her expression open in surprise and curiosity. “How?” she asked, not demanding, just interested in what he meant.
Anton’s offer made her expression open in surprise and curiosity. “How?” she asked, not demanding, just interested in what he meant.

