Redtail Rise melisma

her brows draw together at his sorry and she shakes her head, shaking it off. the words seem just like pleasantries to her, but she appreciates them all the same.

Avicus steps down closer to the bank, and then into the water; it comes up to her belly and then past it at points, and she churns her legs to keep herself moving.

finally, she draws herself up alongside him, dripping. moves a short distance away and shakes herself out, the icy wind cutting into her bones through the wet fur. she pads closer again but keeps her forelegs in motion, like a runner jogging in place.

goodh you are here, she notes, nodding solemnly. we'll needh you.