Cerulean Cape ❆ To all things housed in her silence,

his attempt at aid was met with a red hot bar of aggravation pulled fresh from a fiery forge. it pierced through the outer layer of his flesh and branded a scarlet blemish upon his spirit.

he felt some unspeakable responsibility for her life. the sea had delivered on to him the soul he'd cried out for — how could he so quickly abandon her now?

"a friend," came the comforting note of his voice, posture as nonthreatening as he could bring himself to physically be.

he remained steadfast, not approaching until she no longer presented herself as a viper, coiled and ready to strike.

"there is some fresh water inland. allow me to show you the way?"