The Heartwood corrupted lungs

Atka's ears flicked back to the sound of Heph's voice. Now with a smile, she still stared ahead.

❝Lucky indeed.❞ She responded stifling a laugh. 

Silence lingered in the air for a moment, her expression almost dipping into a frown. It had been a while since she'd been able to enjoy Heph's company.

❝Missed you.❞ Atka said, turning her head in Heph's direction with a smile still, but her eyes told it all.