Sun Mote Copse azure & ash

Eshamun found her just as Gia was swiping her tongue around her lips, flicking her tongue at the bitter taste but otherwise still smiling - this only widened at the question of the Ekar-aji, who suddenly shared her joy in a slight upturn of his face. 

                      "No, Eshamun: I believe my journey to be successful, that I carry a brood within my belly. I plan to keep my promise and give a pup to Molech as they are born."

The rust-faced woman wagged her tail furiously, a slight whine rising in her throat.