Falls of the Hinterlands i see a bad moon rising

The only difference between then and now was that @Alula had become aware of Corruption's constant presence. He still stalked the girl with the same rabid ferocity, following her everywhere that she went. His presence was ever there beside her, waiting for the proper moment to strike.

Evening had settled upon the Wilds; all was silent, aside from the songs of crickets and rushing of the falls. Corruption had called for his daughter's presence, longing for a chance to be close to her once again. Alula, he'd sung, tail wagging excitedly, Where are you, Lu?