Ouroboros Spine anittaima ◬

much rain. upon the northern border of moonglow, where the stone walls sloped to the soft green of well-watered grass, kukutux discovered the wreathing steam of a small hot spring. its surface was punctuated by the falling water, but moonwoman tested its warmth all the same.

a gift from the spirits who live upon moonspear. kukutux remembered the pools of hot water that had been within the mountain, among the proud green trees and ledges of stone. she did not allow herself to think of this for long, placing her forelegs into the water and eventually sinking her body within it.

thoughts of aiolos returned, and summoning beyond her sense of self, kukutux asked softly that @Adrastus join her where she lay.