Ouroboros Spine quiet brook

The spirits seemed to guide Seal’s walking and she managed to stumble upon Ajei, and the resting place of Shikoba, completely by chance.

Seal was shocked to see the state of her friend. Obvious physical injuries interrupted her normally immaculate red fur and her body had the fatigued mien of a wolf who had just endured a great challenge. Yet, despite this, her friend’s eyes shimmered with light. Accomplishment.

Though Seal immediately wanted to throw herself at Ajei, she managed to hold back and approach with mature decorum.

“Ajei…” she began, voice soft with sympathy. “I’m so sorry about your mom.” Seal sat beside her and set aside the herbs, not knowing if Ajei simply wished to be left alone.