Drelasa Veloth does not fear the dark. In her mind, it is a place where distractions are dulled and deeper truths are revealed. She walks through the night, at the pace of a leisurely stroll, the ringing of dozens of small bells accompanying each step. At some point she stops, sensing the presence of someone else nearby. She's torn between wanting to approach in curiosity, and wanting to keep her distance out of caution.
An Artificial Sky