Ouroboros Spine Somebody come get her, she’s feelin’ all the liquor.

It wasn’t as familiar as some paths, though Towhee knew where to look as they strode deeper into Moonglow’s stronghold. She saw Kukutux’s familiar shape silhouetted by her ulaq and studied her, first from afar and then from up close. Towhee’s stomach clenched when she noticed her thinness, the hallowed look in formerly vibrant eyes.

Hey, Towhee greeted, feeling as though the pale woman might crumble in her arms.

Reminding herself that “moon woman” wasn’t frail as all that, she drew back and gently settled onto her haunches. She tried not to stare at Kukutux, though she noticed the concerned way the other woman looked at her and it made Towhee want to laugh. So she did, the sound airier than usual.

I heard things have been even more difficult than usual lately, she said, glancing at Rodyn before her eyes came back to rest on Kukutux’s too-sharp cheekbones. So I just wanted to come by and offer my moral support. I hope that’s okay.