Ouroboros Spine atikluk ⦚

"oh," kukutux gasped softly as keyni came upon her. the duck had been lost in a day-vision, imagining how the mountain might ring with sound now. it did not suit her to live so far behind the nine days. "healing has come to me." she hoped it was the same for the firefly, and settled close, touched by the concern in the beautiful one's eyes.

"you follow antares," kukutux chuffed to signify her acceptance of the other's chosen leadership. "but moonglow will have its arms open to you, if there is ever a path for you to remain here." not wishing to add pressure; an invitation with no expiration. she let out her breath in a long low sigh, closed her eyes as she faced into the wind fragranced by the tall green trees. 

"this place has done much for us."