Deimos
walked from revelation to revelation
came back storm-drenched
came back storm-drenched
They all came together again, shifts and animals alike. He ignored the several startled looks from passing Mer. If he were in a more mischievous mood, he might have shifted his tail and seen how many he could scatter, but based on the particulars and specifics of the meeting, he opted to stay on his best behavior.
His focus and attention went back upon Hadama anyway, ears twisting and turning at the notions of better tidings. Eyes narrowing slightly at the word ‘facials’ (not a single soul would be surprised to hear he’d never had one), he half-wondered about the peculiarities of the arrangement, nares flaring as he smelled the heady floral scent, and the distinct portions of mud. His nose wrinkled slightly, head tilting in that very predacious way to trying to decipher information. Or if he could avoid this so-called relaxing session altogether.
And then spotted the lily, imprinted within corners.
For half a moment, he stilled entirely, striving to catch the meaning. Did you make a new discovery then? Uncertain and alluding too – never sure how far down within fathoms others could listen through machinating minds and communication.
His focus and attention went back upon Hadama anyway, ears twisting and turning at the notions of better tidings. Eyes narrowing slightly at the word ‘facials’ (not a single soul would be surprised to hear he’d never had one), he half-wondered about the peculiarities of the arrangement, nares flaring as he smelled the heady floral scent, and the distinct portions of mud. His nose wrinkled slightly, head tilting in that very predacious way to trying to decipher information. Or if he could avoid this so-called relaxing session altogether.
And then spotted the lily, imprinted within corners.
For half a moment, he stilled entirely, striving to catch the meaning. Did you make a new discovery then? Uncertain and alluding too – never sure how far down within fathoms others could listen through machinating minds and communication.
through shattered mountains and aching famine
stronger than all of it
stronger than all of it







