<div class="floatright">(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img4/598/breedaniels04.jpg)</div><br/>The absolute worst part about not being normal was that everyone knew you weren't normal and no one wanted to treat you that way.<br/><br/>She kept trying to be used to it.  Sometimes it seemed to be a little easier, but the loneliness never really went away.<br/><br/>Why were they so frightened of her, anyway?  They should be terrified of Those Who Live Above In Shadow.  Watching, every night, while people slept.  Then again, most people were smart enough to sleep with their eyes closed...most people...<br/><br/>Accepting the water with an appreciative nod, she spoke a few words and gestured around, helping to clean up the place with some minor magical applications.  Nothing amazing, but maybe enough that they'd like having her around if she aided in tidiness.<br/><br/>"I don't really have enough money for some good ale," she replied, her voice gentle.<br/><br/>Ran, though, seemed to have that problem settled.  She sipped at the water, but hopefully some of that ale was for her.  She gave a gentle smile to Ran; Miranda looked tired more than anything.  "I think they're starting to leave me alone for a while.  Maybe they can't see through clouds so well."