She rests against the windowsill, one leg dangling and the other arched. Her heel rests against the opposite wall. She watches everyone move around the room, some sitting at the table playing cards or mahjong, others resting against the wall or sitting on the floor eating food. She sips her tea slowly as her eyes drift towards her friends; Ataegina and Millane chatting in the corner and cheering on Theta, who was in the middle of a mahjong game.
“I brought you some noodles.” Polaris said, cradling a bowl of noodles, a basket of steamed buns and dumplings, and two pairs of chopsticks. The sight of so much food all balanced within Polaris’ arms makes her chuckle as she shuffles to make space. The bamboo basket and bowl are placed next to Yuexia as Polaris swings onto the windowsill. As he rests against the ledge, the wind moves through Yuexia’s hair, greeting her. She rolls her eyes and elbows his leg on her side.
“Hello.” Yuexia murmurs, intertwining her hand with his. He laughs as he moves his body into the same position as her. She hums, balancing the basket on her thighs and resting her cup on the ledge. One slight movement and her tea would go tumbling down the mountainside.
“Yue! Polaris! Come over here we're gonna dance!” Millane shouts, waving while calling others over. Theta slams down her last mahjong tile and rushes to join the rest of the sentinels. The groans and shouts of the other mahjong players fill the air. Yuexia looks over at Polaris and shrugs. She shuffles over Polaris and takes his bowl before placing it in the spot she was sitting in.
I am you and you are me/solitude