[She heard someone at the door and didn't pay it mind at first. Perhaps it was Solomon returning? No. That couldn't be. She knew what he sounded like and that was not his heart. Eyes glowing in the dim light of her room, she slipped out and hid in the shadows of the apartment. Solomon had placed heavy curtains around so she could come out during the day, after all.

Seeing a girl there, Marishka smiled slowly.]

Did you come to play?