Dragoncrest Cliffs parting glass

She had stayed close to her children since their da had departed, more for her own sake than theirs. But this morning, Meerkat stole away to walk along the beach by herself. She let herself feel her feelings. He’ll be back soon, she reassured herself even as the breeze streaked saltwater across her cheekbones.

After spending a cathartic hour or so beside the water, she began venturing toward the tunnel to make her way back to the territory’s interior. It was around midday, so she decided to scrounge up something to eat before returning to the rendezvous site.