Dragoncrest Cliffs We’ll make the mainland by noon

The soft pad of Etienne’s paw steps was one she recognized, and without taking her gaze from the sky she accepted his company. As he leaned against her, she too leaned into him, feeling safer with him by her side. Her brother knew how to console her, in the same way that their mother did. She allowed it for some time, almost allowing her eyes to drift close- before she gently pulled her head away with an appreciative whine, and opened her eyes again.

She tilted her head back and looked up, frowning. The sky was clear, not like it had been the morning Requiem was taken. And only gulls wheeled overhead. A sign they were safe, as the gulls would scatter if the predator showed up again. She drew a heavy sigh.