Ankyra Sound Lay down my bones knowing I'll be in a better place

the grouse sat between them for several seconds. val wrestled the fatigue that threatened to overcome him. they were so close -- and yet the cliffs loomed large and improbable above.

rosalyn set into the grouse, but val noticed a flicker of revulsion a moment before. she did not answer his question. he sensed in some ways it was better off not knowing.

they were both so tired. val felt the cut along his chest throbbing. it'd reopened some time between the bay and here. we can rest here tonight, maman. val offered, eyes upon her with concern. unless you would like to keep pressing on.