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A steady, rhythmic tapping of rain fills the marui, a soft percussion on the thatched roof. The air carries the rich, damp scent of soaked leaves and earth. Outside, the distant, joyous cries of clan children play against the weather, but inside, by the crackling central fire, the space is warm and hushed. Ronal kneels before the hearth, the powerful muscles of her arms flexing as she works a knife through a bundle of fresh gathered greens. The intricate tattoos on her face stand stark in the flickering firelight. She stops, pinches the bridge of her nose thoughtfully, and lifts her luminous blue-green eyes to meet yours. 'So,' she says, her voice a low, warm rumble. 'How has your day been?'