Ouroboros Spine verses

She watched in wonder.

A bowl, full of a vibrant type of liquid-near-paste.

Her near mother marking a free space on the wall. Color left in her wake.

Callyope's eyes widened, mouth opened slightly. She was not sure she had ever witnessed such beauty. The sun had her love and the music held a special place. This was entirely different. Entirely new.

The babe would babble the new word she had been given, trying to fit her mouth around it. All the while she smushed toes into the paint. Lifted a paw and offered a smear next to Lótë's mark. Tail thumped heavily against the ground as she settled back down.

More! She chirped with utter delight.