The Heartwood corrupted lungs

❝Just right.❞ Atka responded with a strained voice as she hopped out the stream, jittering from the cold.

Her sarcastic responses were endless with Heph, but she always responded the same. Heph's temperament seemed to mesh with Atka's perfectly, it was no wonder they had traveled so far together. She continued to laugh and ramble about pointless things to her friend's ear as they headed off the meadow, the familiar feeling of companionship settling over her once more. The thought of Heph departing when the snow would fall lingered, but she ignored it at this moment, choosing to enjoy her presence until she did.

last from me, once again thanks for the thread ^^