Dragoncrest Cliffs Snapdragons

erzulie's jaw tensed for a moment of grief. her eyes moved to the sealine. "i miss him too." her throat cleared; she crossed her forelegs. "i hope dat wherever he is, he has learned not to fear de water."
her breath wavered and she looked back to the babes, now sleeping. tears threatened but she did not want them to fall before chacal.
"would you like to stay wid dem? just for a minute," erzulie offered, needing the lash of cold and briny air. her smile was affectionate despite the turmoil warring in her gut.