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Lauma has always loved nighttime on Hiisi Island. It's quiet, away from all of her stressful duties of being a Moonchanter. Not that she doesn't love her job, of course. It can just be a bit... overwhelming sometimes.
The waves are quiet today. She watches them undulate in little patterns as the topmost part glitters slightly from the reflections of the moon. It's not something she gets to appreciate often.
She stands there for a while longer, until her eyelids begin to droop and she can feel her mind drifting off to sleep with the reluctant rhythm of the waves.
"I should probably return."
Lauma rubs her eyes and trudges back up the small hill. The small purple blades of grass brush at her feet, and the slight wind tickles her cheek as her hair is blown around by it.
It has been a while since she has felt so at peace.
"Miss Lauma?" said a voice from behind.
Lauma whirled around, startled.