Lion Head Mesa Ouroboros

tavina departed.

nazli stared at the spot she had been standing and wanted to chase after her, and curl up into herself, and scream almost, but - she turned eventually to the little shelf by her bedspread.

there, she ducked her head and let her medallion slip from her neck and over her nose.

it softly clattered upon the stone, and after a look at it, nazli drew a tight sigh and put herself to bed.