Sawtooth Spire This city's gonna break my heart.

Giggling all the way, the young Ostrega flagged her dark tail in triumph. She hit the breaks and skidded through the wet grass, claws ripping it from roots, and she went crashing into her reclining dam. "Oof!" Ciri exclaimed, though was swift to erupt into laughter again.

She sagged against her mother, scooted closer until she was able to press herself snug beneath her chin. Soon, the girls would outgrow this easy affection, but Ciri was blissfully unaware and pushed her nose between the dense fur of Nyx' throat; "love you, Mama."