Pushing all the way up in the sand she rustled her wings ever-so-slightly to not only get out some of the grit but to make them lay obediently like a cloak across her back. "Well that's why we're friends isn't it, Rohim?" All of the fierceness from a few moments ago was gone, hidden or dissipated entirely by the sharing of the secret, and only a cheerful young sage remained.

"I have some reading to get to but I'll see you later. Enjoy the sand!" Patting him lightly on top of his head she strolled off towards the main part of the common area, smiling to herself.

She'd never told anyone that secret before but if the reactions were going to be that good, she might start telling a few more. Only young people, though, and perhaps only Famine like them. What an experiment!

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