Ouroboros Spine b-b-blue sky

The sound of distant winds blowing through barren branches; snowfall slow to start. The pair walked in stagnant silence. She wondered how long it might take to reach the island and laughed, asking herself if it was worth it. What awaited her there? The goal had been to present it as a gift, but she was sure that it had been found. Was she still needed?

A thoughtful gaze was turned upon Ruo as the pair continued along their path. Ying sucked in a sharp breath, grimacing as the winter air brushed over the tips of her teeth. 

Who's there? she asked. Had the rest of the family arrived yet? A part of her hoped that they hadn't, though she was quick to quiet these thoughts.