At the tavern, the travelers changed & freshened up before they would hit the trail again. Looking in old style silver mirror, Aurelia wasn't sure if she was seeing things right - until Siobhan mentioned it outside.
The witch fell into step with her, hands clasped behind her back. The feathers on her cape tickled Aurelian's arm as she reached out to take a lock of hair between her fingers. "Your hair looks lovely, dep'la~ Saranian air has infused it with gold."
The comment confirmed her suspicion, but brought with it a sense of unease. "It really is lighter? Huh. Um, thank you~"
Maxim cleared his throat, casting looks at Alexan. For the first time since arriving, the gender-fluid human was presenting a more feminine look. Finally he muttered, "Yourhairlooksnicetoo."
They looked at him & smirked. "What was that?"
He turned away, red to his pointed ears.
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Awakening Of Magic
FantasyAurelia Hale and her best friend Alexan Carter fall into a world of magic, danger, adventure, and romance. A star is dying and darkness is rising. Will these ordinary humans be able to help save the world? Or will they succumb to the allure of darkn...