Ouroboros Spine up with the trees

maybe @Kannoyak?

Some of his initial distress had begun to fade. He had but two feathers left to distribute, and with the winding down of his journey's purpose, he felt a certain sense of accomplishment and ease.

He was almost done. Then he could do what he wanted, even if it took some time to figure out what that was. He could linger here as long as he needed in order to find out what might come of this thing between himself and Callyope.

He lingered near Moonglow, always hoping to see her again. Today he brought a fresh ramskin along with him, hoping for an excuse to talk with someone. It was folded and draped bloodily over his shoulders as he tip-toed around the edges of the territory, which his scent had since become commonplace.