She furrowed her brow at him some. She was different... he was different... they were both in cells. She wondered how much his difference was really a secret, but she shrugged anyways with an innocent giggle. 

[b] "Sure... our secret. Not like I have anyone to tell but you." [/b]

She crossed her legs in front of her and considered the implications of his question. He certainly didn't look injured. But she wasn't going to bother arguing with him at the moment. 

[b] "Ssussun... the child of light. There is never more than one per generation. The child produced from the coupling of priests and priestesses during the celebration of the gods. The Ssussun is kept and prepared until the time comes that the nation requires a sacrifice to the favor of the gods. High Priestess Iire herself is my caretaker... she should be coming soon with food and water." [/b]

Soza tucked her hair behind her ear. Her ears were more horizontal, typical to the drow, making them stick out more visibly. 

[b] "The Ssussun cannot exist within the rest of society for they taint the blood line and threaten the composure of the people. It can be... uncomfortable to be in the presence of the Ssussun I'm told... for normal people." [/b]

She seemed so sure and calm and clear about everything she said up until that last comment. That one sounded unsure, but perhaps it was hard for her to understand how her presence might affect others.