Blackwater Islands soft like trees in water, shaped to soothe and move

only once he consented did Galateia apply the salve to his muzzle, ginger and gentle. for the moment, she applied it only to one spot—she wanted to ensure that what she put upon him did not cause him to feel discomfort, or a terrible itchyness that he was not meant to feel. after five minutes passed, Galateia inquired: how does that feel? and recalling he had not yet spoken to her, she went on, sensitive to his pain: nod if it is alright, shake your head if it feels unbearable,