Deepwood Weald just a drop of water in an endless sea

she lingered in the woodland, waiting.

news of cen had not yet reached her.

seven weeks, he had said; but there was no sign of him now.

she had gone to see red leaf once, and at the woman's sleeping place had been no sign either.

sulukinak was lost; she stayed to the shadows and watched as life went on for everyone. she saw the elder man, aditya, and followed him merely for something to keep her occupied.

as her mind wandered, her steps grew loud and her usual stealth failed her.