Prani knew the question was coming. Shaw was polite in how he asked, but she had hung around him often enough to know when there was an undertone of displeasure. She chewed on her lip, glancing down as she idly fiddled with a blade of grass, “When I drew up those vines from the earth, I felt a callin’ from it” She explained, “A whisper. And I knew I had to listen to it..trust it. It was the Force and I leaned into it and let it guide me,” Prani explained, “And it led me to them wolves. They’ve been asleep for decades,” Prani glanced towards them, “They ain’t just wolves. They’re…guardians of the Force..they can walk in realms we can’t see,” She said, knowing she sounded crazy, “I can’t explain it, Shaw, I don’t get it myself. But I knew I could leave to get them and I knew everythin’ would work out.”
She looked over to meet his gaze again, frowning, “I’m sorry, Shaw. I didn’t mean to leave you like that,” Prani said quietly. She began to smile again, “It’s…good to see yo-”
“The refugees are safe!” Regina loudly announced as she emerged again, betraying she had been watching and stewing for a moment. She brought over a basket of rations that she was handing out to survivors. She held out a bottle of water for Shaw. After a moment she handed one to Prani as well, “Um, Prani, they need more healing in the settlement.”
Prani stared at her for a moment- Any other Sreeya character woulda slapped this hussy upside the head right about now - but Prani only smiled in the end, “Of course,” She said as she rose to her feet, “You did real good, Regina,” She said with a genuine tone, “You saved all them people.”
Regina looked flustered, struggling with what to say. Prani simply patted her on the shoulder, gave Shaw a friendly nod, and began to walk towards Dinar.
Regina promptly sat down next to Shaw, scooting rather closer, “So.. are you okay? You look hurt,” She said, noting where his shirt was damaged, “You were sooo brave. And you look..really nice,” She said, “Are you going to stick around?"
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