Like many who set foot upon Nephelé, Tina was amazed of what stood beneath the hollow rock. The sheer size was astonishing as one judging from the outside would never assume the expansive distance inside the rock would expand for miles. Aside, from how her and Kit arrived she was grateful their journey was a safe one. Ascara, along with the others were extremely welcoming and inviting which made her feel more at home. Once, word spread whom she was married too hearing the various stories about Bette warmed her heart. It was a different side of her she was rarely exposed too but always knew existed in her wife. Being in the presence of the “soldier side” and not the “wife side” of Bette made her feel even closer to her. While Kit enjoyed laughs over wine, a young woman named Molly immediately befriended Tina who introduced her to others eventually escorting her to the room she was to stay in while she remained in Nephelé.

“Here is where you will lay,” she says unlocking the door then stepping aside allowing her in.

“Gratitude.”

“I know it may not be what you are accustomed to but—–.”

“It is warm with a bed it contains all I need, “she says placing her satchel onto the bed.

“It is also where your wife slept before departing for her journey no one has laid in it since.”

“Bette laid here?”

“Yes.” With her hand she runs her hand over the wool blanket it was clear to Molly she longed for her wife.

“There is not a day I do not pray for her safe return to my loving arms so many questions I did not pause to ask before she departed.”

“Speak of her in quiet moments and see them answered.”

“Often I do, only when she lays by my side will both my mind and heart be at ease.”

“You and I are similar.”

“We are?”

“Yes, my woman is departed as well embarked on the same path.”

“Are you married?”

“No.”

“Children?”

“No, but one day I hope to bare title of mother. Do you and Bette have children?”

“We do not, “her voice cracked as she spoke hoping to change the course of conversation, “As we just met apologies for pressing beyond position when your woman shared her desire to embark on such dangerous path did you immediately approve?”