Noctisardor Bypass the stars will burn themselves out one day

ezra trots along happily after etienne, trying to keep his eagerness in check when they reach the shallow bend of the river. he studies it for only a moment before fearlessly stomping into it, letting out a small shiver as the cool water rushes over his paws.

he studies the bottom for any rocks that catch his eye, though is briefly distracted by the man's next warning: of rocks stuck in muck.

why? he squints back at etienne as he wiggles his toes in the water, his gaze moving back to the rocks under paw, one ear crooked to hear his companion's answer.