Moonspear amma

She was saddened by his words. It showed in the little drop of her expression, the small curl of her still raised paw. 

I will miss you. She tried, but it sounded a hollow sentiment. He would be to the shore, and she to her mountain.

Unless..?

Do you.. Her throat felt tight.

Do you mean to ask me something? Tullik needed to hear it spoken aloud, not in her fantasies.