Sea Lion Shores the sun is gone, but i have a light

draped across the cardinal's spine, rannveig felt a strange sensation flood him. it was apprehension, mixed with equal measure of exhaustion and elation -- had he done well? did she hate him? had she had better?

the boy was already withdrawn deep into in his mind when mona reached back, drawing him back to the surface-worl with a gentle lick. he responded immediately, opening his eyes as if awakening -- and with tightness, drew himself as close to her body as he could manage -- a strange wolf-hug bore out of the need for reassurance and validation as well as simple want.