Emberwood swallows circling with their shimmering sound

Akuti stopped in her tracks once Grayday's voice broke the air. It became clear in that moment that she really had not thought this through. You must not know me then, she replied with a slight smile, though there wasn't much more that she had to offer. Taking a step forward, Akuti gulped and tried to make eye contact, but it was something about how familiar he looked which kept her from looking into him as she would have preferred. Maybe she thought that being able to match his eyes to his would make him seem smaller, less intimidating.

Or maybe, it would make him real.

I've been wandering. Its nice to see someone I know.