Blackfeather Woods bloom

her ears flattened as he spoke the common tongue--she knew even less of it than Shivali--but she remained otherwise silent as the two exchanged words, Shivali eventually turning to walk away. she meant to follow her, a steady rock by her side, but needed to leave Siarut with her own thoughts before she left.

"Shivali is the only one who can decide what is best for her," Tahani said softly, firmly, fixing her stare on her brother. "these are children of her body. . .her soul. i know you have good intentions, but Sia. . .it's happened. it's done. she's made her choice, and we need to accept it."

without another word, she turned and trotted where Shivali had gone, hoping to catch up to her sister soon enough.