Duck Lake deset

suliya’s gaze softened at the word, friend. it rang with a sincerity that settled deep, warmer than the frost-laden winds that often cut through her life. a rare smile touched her lips, fleeting but real, as she let herself lean closer, her nose brushing against ice diver’s cheek in a gesture of quiet understanding and shared trust.

of course, she murmured, her voice steady, a vow in the simplicity of her words. i will teach you this way. it is better to feel the meaning in the doing.

her violet eyes held ice diver’s for a moment longer, and she tipped her head slightly, inviting a bond deeper than words alone. we will learn from each other, she added, her tone firm but kind. that is how it should be.