Noctisardor Bypass in the moonlight

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he gave her no invitation to follow, and yet she does.

he walks for several paces with the hope that she will eventually turn and leave. his avian mind does not yearn for company nor does he desire it deep in his chest, yet it flocks to him anyhow in the form of a pale woman.

one of uktark's women. his scent is woven into her pelt, whether by intention or circumstance.

and blackfell, historically, has no interest in crossing his blood brother's boundaries. it is unspoken, but exists between them nonetheless. uktark knows that blackfell has no earthly, primal desires and prefers the way of courting, yet—this is a respect the blackbird gives him.

she doesn't leave, and so eventually, his gravelly voice splits the silence of their winter chill.

you are following me. unspoken: why?

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