Ouroboros Spine Uumman

There he was, handsome and smiling and headed her way.

Samani’s legs had a mind of their own. They hurried, stepping swiftly over rock and brush so that she could close the space between them. Rodyn looked different to her. It was almost as though he had leaned out, become more agile in his figure. He was still remarkably tall, and he carried the same confidence that she remembered. The sea girl could not think that it had been only a few moons since he had gone. It felt longer. 

Rodyn, she breathed happily. You’re home.

The girl gazed at his features, lips curved into a sweet smile. She leaned forward to kiss his cheek.

Will you tell me about your travels? Samani asked of him, eyes wide with wonder. She hoped to hear it all – every place he had journeyed and all that he had seen.