Ouroboros Spine kuli ⧫

lane appeared. kukutux stood to greet the firefly, wincing inwardly as zane spoke. but he had not made a joke of it. she would have liked to make their introductions, but too late now. "he is apt hunter in moonglow, but he makes paths upon the mountains. not yet bound to us," she smiled softly, an allusion to the other's suggestion of less establishment.

she knew perhaps it would be a surprise for lane, but she had long ago accepted that her ways were not done in this land. her look was fond as she tipped it toward the firefly woman; she leant closer, and with a voice only for her companion did she say, "it is only a meeting," assuring and with a steadying look as she leant back again.

"if it is pleasing to you, lane, i will remain here. if you wish to speak with zane, we will share words after this." formal, perhaps more than was necessary, but kukutux had not done such before.

she wished, zealously, that the other would not be offended now that they had come to it.