Starglow Basin desorden

want to fade this out since it's old?

their efforts soon paid off. one little stream, then another. one by one, stones were placed to protect the precious resource. she looked at the steadily pooling water with longing, but knew she must hold back. 

mustn't dry the well too quickly.

l'acqua, fiamma murmured as they worked, face lit with a pleased expression. though there were various oases dotting the desert, this would be one they could safeguard within their territory. soon, the water could bring other treasures as well—plants, herbs, prey. . .

once things seemed more or less settled, she stopped, panting slightly in exertion.