// won't you breathe with me? //
"Mhmm. I was sure it would be a dead end... but it seems we're in luck." Walking slowly around the pool, she made a point to inspect the walls for any trace of side tunnels or cracks that could hide nasty surprises. When none stood to be found she turned back to Liam with a smile, relief exposing the harsh lines beneath her eyes, and the way her features sagged with exhaustion. "All clear. We should be safe here."
Slumping down onto the stone floor, Maea allowed herself a moment to just breathe. There was plenty to do before they were comfortable - lighting a lamp, laying out bedrolls, cleaning off grime and wash soiled clothes - but all of that could wait for a few more minutes. The quiet was bliss, not the dead silence of abandoned places but filled with the gentle music of flowing water. A balm to her nerves, that she very much needed.
Slumping down onto the stone floor, Maea allowed herself a moment to just breathe. There was plenty to do before they were comfortable - lighting a lamp, laying out bedrolls, cleaning off grime and wash soiled clothes - but all of that could wait for a few more minutes. The quiet was bliss, not the dead silence of abandoned places but filled with the gentle music of flowing water. A balm to her nerves, that she very much needed.
Maea
// won't you take me to your heart? //
