Snowforest Taiga [feast] deimeika

the boy dazzled her. he was heda's age but seemed older. taller. his grace was the sort she wanted for herself. he followed her; she felt his breath. her hackles prickled as heda thrilled.
when ensio veered right, the war-girl followed.
the sounds of the feast were muffled now. heda lunged for his shoulder, teeth seeking not to seize flesh but comb through the fur there, a growling laugh rising in her throat.