100 word character

One could not help but turn as Aria passed. She shone as if having spent endless days in the sun which was never even glimpsed in this place. It was as if she had an innate strength to survive in the darkness, her own light.  She walked straight with a slight upward tilt to her chin, determination in her gaze and when she spoke her voice while soft held a note of steely determination as if daring someone to challenge her.  Everything about her spoke of strength and confidence her eyes wise beyond the few years evident on her face.