Firefly Glen you kept your vow.

she had a nice, easy demeanor; it gave him back his gentle smile, transforming his face to something more like it once was. she was asking for directions (though not lost!)—a willow forest at the base of the sunspire mountains. a willow forest northeast of the sunspire mountains. . .

"no, chikni raat, you're not sick, i know."

aditya smelled her, suddenly, so sweet it was almost cloying. even the memory of the scent was enough to make his legs tremble.

"i love you, coelacanth."

yes, he said faintly, mouth suddenly dry, the smile gone from his face. well, i've encountered a forest like that, near the sunspire mountains. full of willows. there wasn't a pack there, though—

they had been very alone—

i-i think. yes. no one was there. aditya paused, trying to get the pounding of his heart under control, and attempted a glance at her. sorry. again. i wish i could be of more help.