Ouroboros Spine song of the stars

for whenever you have time ♥️ would love a lote but tagging @Wilwarin for ease

the star-child fled in search their mother, tears in their moon-silver eyes. they limped along with one forepaw lifted, a large splinter embedded deeply into the pad. mom! they cried when her scent was near. something's in my paw and i- i can't get it out! by now they were old enough to take care of the problem by themself, surely — but the sight of the blood sent them into a hyperventilating panic every time. after two failed attempts, they'd given up, and now they were here, tears seeping slowly through the brilliant golden fur at their cheeks.