Starglow Basin Ash Tray

saya settled in gracefully beside leto, her gaze sweeping over the pristine white fur that the other carried with such pride. there was a warmth in her eyes as she listened, a flicker of something sharper beneath her smile.

oh, i’m better than well, she answered, a touch of mischief in her voice. verapaz is exactly what i needed—keeps me sharp, keeps me moving. i like a place that doesn’t make things easy. her smile grew, soft but unyielding, as though she could already see the paths opening before her.

she looked thoughtfully at leto. what brought you here, swan?