Redtail Rise metzengerstein

it's that moment that Lilia becomes a daughter, de facto.

if she can continue to prove herself.

the acceptance of conflict, of strife. easily, with difficulty—they share a speech impediment. but their muscles are strong, and don't impede them beyond words.

Avicus gazes down upon Lilia, and gives her a solemn nod.

pah'hrol wi' uhh' she commands, and glances at Relic, who seems unopposed to their visitor. a half-smile, tucked in the fleshy corner of her mouth.

she walks on, expecting the other to follow.