Whitebark Stream I'll send a postcard to you, dear

will archive here! thank you both <3

Thankfully, Yuralria did not have to wait long. The mountain woman softened, promising the shelter the girl desperately sought in that moment. "Thank you f-f-for this," a bright smile was offered in between teeth-chattering as the other, darker woman approached.

She drank in her scent, caribou fresh on her fur, grateful for the warmth her mark brought even if it was only for a brief second. Yura wished it had been longer.

"I'll do my best as long as I'm here. Promise." Her heart ached at the sight of a woman so pleased in her presence, knowing in her heart that her journey lay elsewhere. But for now, she could pretend.