Ouroboros Spine cryptic bones and ancient feathers

her eyes were not the temperature of the sun, but something far hotter, shaded in yellowgraph and the orange centers of perfect blooms. the glow of torchlight behind stone. she felt their mingled warmth settle into the ulaq. 

moonglow meant to be hospitable.

moonwoman welcomed this so. shikoba had offered that her teeth be used to rid the world of the tupilak. she would err to refuse such a gift. folding forepaws beneath her breast, the duck allowed herself a moment of respite. 

"i give thanks, also, that you have come." jadebloom eyes observant, gentle.