[Training] measuring the distance between

Maea

Waking from the dream
Witnessing the smoke that's rolling in

A pulse of delight through the bond drew her gaze out across the hot springs, to watch as Shii darted gleefully out of Sol's reach, raced around a stone pillar and tried to tag the dragon's tail in return. Maea's expression sobered as her question was returned, a subtle look of concern drawing premature lines around her eyes.

"I've been searching for a lily," she replied. "Liam... is infected. And while it's perhaps not as urgent as before, with the Family gone and unable to influence him, I'd still like the option of curing him. If it ever becomes a problem." Reaching up to undo her hair so that she could comb through the tangles with her fingers, she raised a brow lightly at Zavien. "I wouldn't mind some company, if you want to join."

The end is what you fear
The scent of embers lingers in the air