apologies for late (and kinda messy) response !
Agana had been awake for a while now. After saving the pearl from drowing, she agreed to call her “traveling companion”. They stopped at the the Heartwood, a forest that burned a long time ago.
The woman padded along the dark trunks, thinking; insomnia gave her trouble resting for a long time. And so, instead of waking Kukutux, she just left to clear her clouded mind.
Autumn would soon be over, and the world would be covered in a thick blanket of snow. This thought made the female smile; a genuine smile.
Agana returned from her walk to discover an awake Kukutux; her smile did not fade even a little bit.
”Sleep well?”
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“I have, yes.” Silence, moving her lean body to the pearl’s side.
“But I could not find anything.” Golden gaze glacned to the trees in front of them.
“This forest.. is dead.” And it was, truly, dead. The beige woman sighed, half face turned to Kukutux, a faint smile forming on her lips.
“Seals, you say? I do not think I have ever tasted a seal before,” Agana questioned her past experiences. Did she eat before seal meat? She could not find any memory that linked to such an experience.
“Who knows, one day I may taste one.”
A low chukle, followed by a smile, “Ah, I would appreciate it, Kukutux,” silence, a glance to the pearl beside her, “But I am able to hunt for myself.” In fact, Agana could hunt for her, for she was older, taller, stronger than the ivory girl.
The question was unexpected, something she had never thought about in her life, not even once. “Become a wife? I..” she glanced down, unsure of what to answer. “I never thought about it.” Another chuckle, “Have you?” why did you ask me this? But perhaps it was rude to ask this, even if she needed an answer.
To be widowed at such a young age was a tragedy; Agana heard before of arranged marriages, even betrothals between children. She felt sorry for the pearl, who had to endure such a pain; even if may not have been any love between them. Golden gaze searched for her jade one, a certain pain filled her mind; jealousy, to some extent, yet never truly reaching to her.
“May he rest in peace,” she whispered, finally, under heavy sighs. “I have never been a wife, but I suppose you are already aware of it,” silence, “And I do not wish to vow myself to someone, for now.” Perhaps her views were to be judged and not shared by the girl, but this was how she felt. Golden gaze finally set upon her, “But I will support your decision if you want to search for a husband,” and this was all she could do.
apologies for late response ! <3
Her words seemed to comfort the girl; Agana eyed her soft features, too soft for a girl to experience such sorrow. The beige woman let out a sigh, falling silent under the heavy atmosphere. Golden gaze turned to face Kukutux; “Then it is not,”
Ever since she saved the girl, Agana felt the need to protect her, to keep her safe from harm. Her tragedy was eating her from the inside, the beige woman could see that clearly; but she needed to let go. With a slow move, she pulled the pearl close, towering over her. Agana let out a sigh, “One day you will know,” silence, “You will know what way is the right way.” And maybe, I will know too.
wanna wrap up and have another? also absolutely no worries i love agana <3
the duck was warmed through by agana's regard, and allowed herself to lean into the embrace of the fawn-hued woman. there rose something in her heart now; the spirit whispered that even though the hunter of seals had been gentle, he had never engendered this sensation within kukutux.
confused, perturbed, the pearl met agana's pensive gaze with a playful look she mustered up from somewhere within her pale chest. "do you want to go and see where the ... red birds make their nests? what are they called, agana?"