The sun had long since set, the world as she knew it cast into temporary darkness. There was a noticeable chill in the air, one that she thought might stay with her forever if she lingered out too long. But the hooded girl could not help but sit back on her haunches anyways, eyes closed and ears pricked, listening to the far-off sounds of the sea.
January 12, 2021, 10:29 AM
As she traveled she was mindful of the trees. As robust as she was Aniuk had grown tired during a long and uneventful hunt. A careful eye scrutinized the area from overhead, watching for some place to roost and grow warm.
When Aniuk decided on a spot she reached out to grasp a branch and somehow, with her expedience, missed the mark. A quick graceless flurry of wings brought her down to the earth where she landed directly in the snow.
The woman's arms encircled her, while the black-tipped feathers surrounding her bodice had puffed and ruffled. A look of agitation as well as surprise marred her pale face.
When Aniuk decided on a spot she reached out to grasp a branch and somehow, with her expedience, missed the mark. A quick graceless flurry of wings brought her down to the earth where she landed directly in the snow.
The woman's arms encircled her, while the black-tipped feathers surrounding her bodice had puffed and ruffled. A look of agitation as well as surprise marred her pale face.
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