Swiftcurrent Creek who almost died of a broken heart

She was given kisses.

She had not an idea what she had expected, but this had not been it. She knew that some part of it may have been cruel to only keep the company of Reverie when these children had been meant for the creek as a whole.

They were still her babies.

Two dusted by the silver of their father.

See, She instructed him softly as she moved backward. Turned so she could brush her nose over the children.

Eyes open.

She motioned for him to fully join her in the space they had carved together.