False felt the burn of emotion in her throat and behind her eyes. "I'll find you, if I need you." And she watched the other girl leave, her hoof prints swept away as quickly as she walked.

The tent was empty but for her and the light. For the first time in a long time, Falsetto Amachi was alone with her demons. She hated being alone.

Know yourself

Even the light seemed a companion to her now, so she blew out the candle and welcomed the darkness.

And there was nothing in the dark but her.