Noctisardor Bypass lilac hopes and dreams

"very vell," mahler chuffed. he led the way to tealwater creek, pausing alongside it to drink his fill. the man chose this moment to look out at the growing dawn, finding a good appreciation for the beauty of another day as it rose over the snow.
"vould you like to come back another morning and learn more?" he asked after a moment, his lavender eyes reaching for the features of the young man who had come to them so frightened.