Ouroboros Spine All I have to do is breathe

The large white figure approached her after only a few moments. His broad frame seemed to struggle to fit beneath the boughs of the nearby pine. Samani watched him, quiet and calm. Her jade gaze lingered on the scar at his lip, curiosity prickling to inquire about where he had gotten it. The young girl could only imagine that it had been an outstanding feat of strength, that he wore the jagged mark with pride.

Kigipigak wondered what she was doing out there. Samani wondered if he pictured himself as a proper guardian, watching over the village leader’s child. There was no harm in her venturing to the rocky sights of Moonglow, at least she did not believe so.

I look for stars, Samani answered him carefully. Her eyes shifted from his rugged face to the dark clouds and the black sea beyond. The slim child then let a soft sigh fall from her lips. She smiled gently toward Kigipigak, wondering what he was doing out there too.