Ouroboros Spine how can i believe when this cloud hangs over me

"i'm glad, i've needed a friend" she pauses, looking towards him once more and away from where he slightly extended a paw.

she imagined he was reaching for her as they floated weightlessly in this hopefulness.

"i do, with visits to nearby family of course." she smiled, ideas feeling welcome as she stared into bright eyes. "you'd be welcome to come of course."

the clutch of past thoughts that lingered with mention eased its grip, the air feeling light again with the ambience of the spine. she loved this place dearly. galana returned to careful bites of the beaver, ears tilted towards him should he speak again. she'd be perfectly comfortable in silence if peregrine decided to eat with her. he had that presence, one she could sit beside without a pressing desire to fill silence with meaningless words. the girl was glad to have discovered it now, late or not.