Eventually his path took him reluctantly back to their camp. Tybault wasn't sure what to expect; knowing his family, he could have found anything on his return. What he found was everyone gone, all of them. @Everett and @Reina appeared to have traced his initial path from the Emberwood — but of Reverie and her daughters there was no trace.
Nor could he seem to pin down the scent of Dusty Rose. It was as if they'd vanished into the wetlands at the edge of the woods. Even those scents were quickly fading, now muddled by his own tracks.
For a time he only stood there at the edge of the forest, looking out into the wilds beyond. He wondered what his sister had seen out there. He wondered what his brother was doing right now — if he too was happier to be away from them all. If Reina's cooling presence was a relief after the fire of his family.
Maybe it wasn't his right to know.
After what felt like forever, he turned away, trekking further into the woods to await his brother's return.
Nor could he seem to pin down the scent of Dusty Rose. It was as if they'd vanished into the wetlands at the edge of the woods. Even those scents were quickly fading, now muddled by his own tracks.
For a time he only stood there at the edge of the forest, looking out into the wilds beyond. He wondered what his sister had seen out there. He wondered what his brother was doing right now — if he too was happier to be away from them all. If Reina's cooling presence was a relief after the fire of his family.
Maybe it wasn't his right to know.
After what felt like forever, he turned away, trekking further into the woods to await his brother's return.
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Heat seeker - by Tybault - May 19, 2024, 03:02 AM
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