19AuraAura stood on the deck of the ship and looked out towards the horizon. Uni had set, making the stars visible in the dark sky. They twinkled in the form of tiny white lights. She took a deep breath, enjoying a sense of peace for the first time since she’d seen the Sight.
The sound of nearing footsteps made her turn.
Felipe came up the bow. “I think the thing I’ve missed the most is the smell of the ocean,” he said.
She smiled at him. “I’ve always enjoyed being on the sea, though I don’t get to do it as often as I’d like to. We used to go with our father more often when we were younger. Adie always got seasick, but I felt right at home. I always relished when we felt opposite about something. Made me feel more like an individual than just the future Ruler’s sister.”
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