King Elk Forest begin again

no worries! <3

delight began to speak, and mona drew a shaky breath, offering the lithe creature a warm smile before focusing on an explanation that came only after a couple of awkward starts. at the mention of a counselor, mona's countenance flared with a sudden saddened recognition — that's what mom said about lasher, too — but the girl was determined not to flummox delight more than she assumed she already had.
"i'll be okay," she rejoined, glancing down at the snow and hoping her confidence didn't sound too put upon. after all, she meant it — mona was sure after a time she would be all right, once she figured out what the f —
"so he's very old?" the mayfair blurted suddenly, intrigue all but choking her. was it desperation that drove it, or true desire; she didn't know or care. "how long have you been here?" the mayfair inquired next, her murkwater eyes glinting with fascination.