Nova Peak II

of all the things elowen imagined for herself, a life upon the mountain had never been one of them. yet here she was—her belly swollen with the promise of new life, her steps slow and measured as she adjusted to the ever-present chill of peak's heights.

she caught sight of the stranger before their paths fully crossed, her ears pricking forward with wariness. the other woman moved with purpose, but she did not seem hostile. a guardian, perhaps? 

there is no escaping her when she sees the gray woman approach, so elowen chuffs softly in greeting, offering a small smile; "hello,"