Broken Antler Fen Cause your whole heart's a village

LOL nw!

Hymnal snuggled in close to her mom and prepared to listen to her story. This was her favorite thing to do with mama. 

She stared up and gave Maia her full focus as she began to tell the story of a traveling bard named Starchaser. The bard told stories just like mama! 

When her mom's voice became suspenseful, Hymnal reached out and placed her paw over Maia's larger one without ever realizing it; she was too engrossed in the story. Starchaser made herself feel braver by singing when she was nervous. Hymnal thought that was very clever. But whoever was in the forest with her wouldn't show themselves. 

When the bard spoke to the shadow and the shadow answered, Hymnal's jaw fell open a little and there was a sharp intake of breath. Yeah, Mama—how does it end?