Laila

The Hotshot || The Stargazer

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You and I are friends of empty graves, black air and black, black lungs
Am I the only thing that keeps you safe when the light is gone?

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But I still hold out hope that maybe someday
I'll be worth more than all the silence left in my way

Name: Laila
Nicknames: Crowhop, Pipsqueak
Alias: The Hotshot or Aratiri
Age: Early 30's
Gender: Cis Female
Race: Hhetsarro
Orientation: Asexual Aromantic
Relationship: It's ComplicatedHeight: 4'9"
Eye Color: Whiskey Brown
Hair Color: Blonde, Brunette TipsOccupation: Saloon Waitress & Secret Bounty Hunter
Home: Hhusatahwi, Shaaloani, Tural
Skills: Sharpshooter & AlchemyPersonality: Sweet & Sassy, Observant, Loyal, Passionate

• Her Bonds

But if in the end I lose my voice
Will you forget about your love for me?

At a Glance: She has a permanent smile on her face, welcoming to all who come to visit the Saloon of Hhusatahwi. Some would describe her as pretty in a small-town kind of way, with freckles tipping her nose and sunburns on her shoulders. There does not seem to be anything interesting going on with her aetherically. She's just a normal citizen of Shaaloani... if not for the strange intensity in how she carries herself. Those eyes seem to notice every little detail- and most definitely are paying attention to who is coming and going.

Write me a list of how it is, of how it was, of how it has to be
You burrowed in under my skin, what I'd give to have you out for me

Nahekka

Many wonder how she tolerates the man, let alone calls him her "best friend", and is so devoted to him despite his past. But such things simply are what they are. Some locals simply flock together when they never leave.

I still recall how the leather in your car feels
And at the end of it all, I just hope that your scars healed

Makya

Laila is often scurrying right under his feet, convenient or not. The town can't tell if they're more like long-lost siblings or trouble. They have the same sense of bawdy humor and love of the stars. It is he that Laila goes to when she wishes to map the heavens.

You got all my love while I'm still out here
With the pills and the dogs, if you need me, dear
I'm the same as I was, it's all okay

X'ahni

A curiosity to the town, the pair of them, and always seen around. Some can't figure out if he is her friend, mentor, or up to no good. Either way, their heads are usually bent together and whispering about something and nothing sets her teeth on edge more than someone talking bad about him.

Let the dirt hang heavy in your chest
Drag me deeper down the long, dark ground

KNOWN

Saloon Waitress: Want some company some evening? Laila is often running around the Saloon working hard. She loves hearing about folks Big Adventures and even Bigger Dreams. She is one who is good at listening and even gives advice now and then. It's her dream to have a big adventure herself one day- and she wants to know all about yours. Some say she's the best judge of character in town…Alchemy: Laila loves alchemy, having learned local recipes from her mother. She knows all about local flora and fauna and can teach some rather interesting remedies. However… her training seems only partially completed. There's some gaps in her knowledge she dreams of filling. One can find her watching healers work with some distant longing.

RUMORS

Hotshot: Think you saw that holster on her thigh? No you didn't. Laila keeps her face and identity hidden while out on bounty jobs, but it doesn't mean she isn't any less chatty. She is still wanting to lend that helping hand and hear all about what others can do. A distinct pistol in hand and an uncanny ability to never miss a shot- Hotshot the bounty hunter is likely to stick in your memory. Just don't look too hard at that familiar plumey tail…Ear to the Ground: Laila knows just about everything and everyone in Shaaloani. Need some local gossip? Want help spreading a rumor? Maybe need to know about that shady guy out back? Go ahead and ask Laila, she's got a way to get it seen to.

And when you break the surface, oh, without me
Please don't return me to the dark of all the memories, yeah