Hoshor Plains i felt you, human being, leaving me

indra occupied herself by appearing busy, though every so often she stole a sly glance to the raptor. the bird bobbled over its meat, plucking sinew from bone with deft movements indra could never hope to rival. a few times she looked longer than she meant to, and had to quickly tear her gaze away.

she got up abruptly as the bird ducked its head in some unknown gesture -- forlornly the girl watched as the magnificent predator uncurled its broad wings, fanned the air, and became skyborne in a single, effortless bound.

she followed the bird's ascent in wonder, whispering a quiet 'goodbye, friend.' indra might never see a bird of its like again, but she was happy that she had witnessed it up close that day.