Qeya River heavy is the head

for @Star Eater

blackfell’s paws pressed into the icy edge of the qeya river. the ground beneath him gave way with muted squelches, snow and water mingling in his wake. crimson eyes swept the horizon, but his gaze wasn’t searching. he wasn’t looking for anyone—just walking......

then he saw her.

star eater. she moved ahead, light of the morning catching faintly upon dark fur. painting her something of the women from his past. his pace slowed, then stopped entirely, his head lifting as his gaze fixed on her. this was the first time he’d really looked at her, not just in passing or from the corner of his eye.

something about her... familiar. he chuffed and began moving again, this time parallel to her, keeping a measured distance. his flank turned to her as he walked, the ripple of muscle and scars on full display. before she can even truly react to him, he breaks the silence with:

why did you speak for me?