Ocean's Breath Plateau but i always thought that i'd see you again

he saw upon approach that the girl was afraid. and why not? she had apparently been through something traumatic.

aditya flattened himself upon the ground, muzzle upon his outstretched forepaws.

seelie, he murmured. it's okay, bachchi. i'm a friend.

maybe she knew that already; maybe not. if she retreated further, he would go without another word. his wizened face was open, guileless, waiting for her reply.