Larksong Grotto Living like we're renegades

likewise, it was only in seff's presence that vuk felt the scars of her earlier pain healing. she smiled gently at him, choosing her words with care. leaning forward once more, the girl preened the base of the boy's left ear before pulling away to gaze intently at him. "p-potema. t-tell m-me of h-her, please."

the woman loved him, that much vuk knew. larksong held nothing for her here, but she would not be bereft of seff alone. if he wished to return to the dark wood, she would go with him, and live there. perhaps she would find purpose among the shadows.