Ouroboros Spine Moon of my life

her veins were beginning to blossom green and pale with a billowing flush; she felt elevated. the first time it had come upon her suddenly, and that was when the blackfox had come, and had found her; he made his choice then; he asked it of her. and then they were one, first before moonspear's leaders and then with each other.

this was a changed thing altogether; not the immediate tethering pull, not yet immediacy. enrapturement. kukutux could hardly consider the dour things aiolos spoke. it was only by her own willpower that control came to her again. "moonglow is open to you."

by which kukutux might have meant many things; she wanted to answer him as ambassador from her beloved spine to the remainder of the noble island. "the empress always had kindness for me. i have a wish that she is happy."

and now it is your place to be happy, sun man.

a thought;

she set her chin against his chest and looked up at him.

"you will stay, aiolos?" hope rising to choke the season — for now.