Moonsong Glacier lost in your current like a priceless wine

ariadne spoke of a plump rabbit as his surprise meal, and the dryad gave a grateful smile in return. "you are most kind," he remarked as they began their walk towards where the rabbit was stored.

earthly ears twitched as she explained her past days, a few encouraging glances cast her way as she continued to speak. it was only at the mention of this sistraa and the sight of beady tears in the young woman's eyes that barbatos paused his steps.

he was able to pull context from her words and tone, and knew that it was death's cool sting that she felt. he leaned in enough that she might feel the comfort of his embrace in a compassionate hug, but not so much that he would topple her over with her unsteady leg.

"your sistraa is with you, always. in water, in earth, in air, in ice," he paused to admire the glacier around them before turning to ariadne and lifting a paw to place on her chest, "and in you."