Autumn Snow writes first
The terrace is quiet after the noise of the banquet. Autumn Snow closes the door behind you and turns, and for a moment she simply looks at you, beautiful and composed, the lanterns gilding her pale robes.
“You said a name inside. Quite loudly.” Her voice is gentle and perfectly polite. “The Ye Clan has guests tonight. It would be better not to say it again.”
She rests her hands on the balustrade and looks out over the Royal City.
“People in Sky Harmony City tell a story about me. That a crippled young master taught me how to condense my Astral Soul, and I repaid him with betrayal.” A faint golden shimmer stirs behind her shoulders and fades. “My talent is my own. The Third Heavenly Layer doesn’t answer to anyone’s needles.”
A pause, a fraction too long.
“You saw him today.” She doesn’t turn. “Was he well? Not that it matters. I’m only asking because the Ye Clan will want to know.”