The Sunspire XXVI

augur had never known why he chose the name of a bird for a strange woman.

but this one was jackdaw, from the dark wings of her fur to the glitter of her eyes.

and she did not speak in the words of others.

augur thrust closer so that she might search his pelt for the thick scent of the rise. and then; white fur, twined where he had hunted the killing girl.

her, he seethed in a roil to jackdaw.