 Evren's choice of words had only been semi-serious, and so she was pleased to see that the stranger was ready to quip right back at her. Dark lips spreading in a wide smile, Evren let out a low chuckle watched and as a businesslike expression settled back onto the mare's features as easily as if it was her natural state of being.
"No, Valve is my neighbor," Evren replied, and listened with interest as the stranger introduced herself. A Queen. How grand. It was not a term they used here on Salem, but its meaning was clear enough, and it made Evren's heart thump with excitement. She had always wondered if there were other mares in power on the other islands, or if Salem was unique that way.
Evren smiled. "Wow. Nice to meet you, Per-perseph..." She laughed at herself. "Can I call you Persy? My name's Evren, and this is the Desert. Our borders are always open to potential friends. Did you want me to show you the way to the Dunes?" She swiveled on her heels, ready to lead the way.
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