Duskfire Glacier Hymn for Winter

For @Scarlett but anyone welcome!

The last hours of night's cold touch faded as dawn began its ascent. Smeared grievous hues dominated the sky, but soon kisses of peach and tawny yellow would soon make an appearance. However, the moon was constant, determined to keep its place in the heavens. Tuwawi sat alone as she watched the milky crescent while enjoying the silence a new morning brought.

Soon, she was on her feet. The pack had a successful hunt without her participation, but the Eta had managed to find enough leftovers to stave off hunger for a while longer. She would join them next time, the mother thought to herself. No longer would she be a stranger to the home she once so dearly cherished.

She was mentally frail but knew that, in time, she would once again grow strong.