***Rebecca Birch*** *is a science fiction and fantasy writer based in Seattle, Washington. She’s a classically trained soprano, holds a deputy black belt in Taekwondo, and enjoys spending time in the company of trees. Her fiction has appeared in markets including* Fireside Magazine, Cricket, *and* Flash Fiction Online. *You can find her online at [wordsofbirch.com](http://wordsofbirch.com/).*