Felltree Marsh the morning after

augur paused but did not stop his lapping.

he rumbled his name to her, two deep tones meant to imitate the voice of blood eyes.

they were too far from the rise for him to drag her like a carcass. augur circled around ice eyes and pressed along her spine, trying to warm her.

as he lay there he called for @Tulimaq, knowing that tall man would want to know first. augur hoped his voice would carry so far.