Nova Peak I'll put everything at stake to have you

was gonna ask <3 i love this thread. fade & have a new one soon?

mahler had not thought of how howl could still fit into the lives of star's children. it was the first time he had seen such dedication, and he quietly admired howl for it. but with his bitter pragmatism came the thought that it could not last.
shame upon him. "of course," mahler answered, the vague smile of encouragement meant to hide the flare of guilt.
the strengthening of the rain reminded mahler that he could lollygag no longer, warmed as he was by getting to know star more closely. "i should return to it," the musiker grunted, reluctantly gathering himself up.
"this vas enjoyable, star," he said softly to the diminutive noblewoman, lilac stare lingering upon her. "please call to me if you are in need of anything."
if star needed nothing more, mahler would turn and traipse away, headed for the far-burnt ridge to continue his scouting of it.