Blackfeather Woods In the middle with the beggars and rejects

@Maegi

The boy had to know what was up and down in this world. 
He'd almost succumbed to the Void Maegi had spoken of, had witnessed death and eaten the dead. Maegi would be able to answer all his questions.

The boy bounded through the Mire from roots to roots, keeping himself from sinking into the thick, wet ickiness. He made his way towards the Alter where he'd seen the Nona take dead things and where they gathered for a lesson. 
As he neared, he saw the pale figure he sought and a soft spur of joy radiated through him. His head tilted, wandering closer with a softly wagging tail and a chirpy chuff.

"Can you teach me today?" He asked full of hope. So bright for what may be such a dark topic.