Moonsong Glacier a final lullaby

she had expected anger, disappointment, a part of her thought there might even be fleeting signs of happiness that she'd be leaving. but dutch presented only acceptance, and the viper was caught of guard by his understanding.

she assumed her departure would mark the end of the glacier, and yet the chieftain seemed unruffled with this reality.

"if that is what you wish," she let out at his question of sending word and his interest in visiting. she did not think there was enough connection between them for him to truly care where she'd go, but the last of his words suggested otherwise.

somewhere, within the hollow echoing walls of nephele, a crack in the barrier could be heard.

"careful, i might think you actually like me." it was a last, teasing remark for the chieftain while he still stood atop his icy home. and there in the momentary warmth of sunlight, nephele offered him a true smile.

"goodbye, dutch." and with that she turned to make her exit, focus set on the sprawling plains in the distance.