Sunbeam Lair seorsum

And companion she would be—sliding back to her original position, back remaining pressed to the wall in a certain way—a shield, of sorts, that grounded her. The storm continued—the thunder shook, and she gave pause, an ear sliding back momentarily before she forcefully placed a berry to her mouth, savoring it instead—ignoring the weeping clouds above.

His favorite memory a picture of sweetness, she felt a certain warmth in her gaze, the portrait of such a hardy solider such as Germanicus cradling his newborn cubs an easy one to imagine, probably to his surprise. “I hear it’s an incomparable love,” she offered, allowing him his moment to gather himself, knowing the conversation likely painful. Hopefully, it would also be cathartic.

This time, the pressure of her flank to his was meant to soothe rather than explore—a quiet sentiment of understanding. “And then, I’m sure in what feels like the blink of an eye, they grew to a size where even you might struggle to lift them?” She had also heard that, as well.