"The stars do not speak to me," she says with no small amount of reverence in her voice. "If they did, they'd know me as Dimitri. But I am a witch of the earth, and my knowledge is in blood and bone."
She licks some of the blood off her muzzle.
"My brother reads the stars, though. Power of vision is a gift, and I am always honored to meet another of the gifted." She smiles slightly. "Did you just arrive?"
Rejoice despite the fact this world will kill you
Rejoice despite the fact this world will tear you to shreds
Rejoice because you’re trying your best
