Noctisardor Bypass stergeda

ava glanced up at the gristly scene. it was morbid, but in a way fascinating. she wondered what the cat's last thoughts were before life left it.

she flinched at her mother's cry, brows raised in concern. no, mama! she did not mean to cause her distress, and so nosed her mama's chest in encouragement.

ava wondered about this thing. there was no meat left to it, so it was of little feeding use -- but maybe what was left of its hide could serve as some paltry holdover. looking upon heda, ava nodded solemnly.

she had only come across it that morning. for a long time, she had been captivated by it. but what did it mean, if anything?