Larksong Grotto XL

goldfinch.

the mountainous man moved toward her with a sonorous rumble of welcome. his eyes were sunwarmed and yellowgold.

augur had a mate in new snow. he had children, and expected the salt-woman had those of her own. 

extending his muzzle he showed he wished to exchange the stories hidden in their withers.

the man tossed his head a moment, licking his lips comfortably, asking how goldfinch had been.