Phoenix Maplewood Distant stars

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He hopes they are, a connection beyond that of blood that courses through them. It is odd to be apart, and he longs to walk in Swiftcurrent Creek’s direction, but Helios remains firm; he would stay by Zephyr’s side. Until—or if—they make the decision to return together, he would be out here.

A voice startles him, and Helios realizes he should be less lost in thoughts and more aware of his surroundings. Fortunately the presence does not seem unfriendly. His amber gaze flickers towards the shadow, and their appearance makes him double-take. Not his family, and one so blended in with the night; her stomach dipped in white while the rest remains an ever sleek black. Helios feels almost jealous.

He does not wear such emotions upon his face, however, and merely glances back towards the sky as if bored.

“The moon,” he pauses, “The stars…”