Qeya River dawn country

the steady stream of pain relieving medicine and movement showed promise. if she was not in the frigid caverns then she was in the river just beyond it. there she found the cold water and swimming built muscle easier than on land. yet still for the longer walks she needed someone near.

sun eater called.

ksura came to collect her.

she was prepared to do the slow walk to where the others gathered. she knew she would not be first among those present, but she would settle for not being last.