Hushed Willows daisy chain blues

teya ishtar had never been one to clamber up the ranks, but sundance's placement as faerie while she remained as soul did not settle the girl. however, she did not believe she was ready to take the steps toward the ritual; her inner heart quailed.
the rain had ceased. in the evening breath of cool wind that promised snow to come, sooner realized before a wolf was ready, teya emerged from the line of willow-trees to stare at the sky and its dazzlement of starlight threaded through the black velvet.