[PQ] [RQ] a rose by any other name is a scandal

Lena

let me wander
with the ones

The work flowed smoothly, efficiently, over her dexterous little paws. It was almost soothing, to be able to simply churn through and watch the dirt fly about, unbothered and amused. However, soon it became much more difficult, and her fox eyes narrowed, suspicious; before noticing the strain and labor held a reason for it. The more compact earth, far denser here, made all her attempts almost inane and worthless.

At the other woman’s behest, the Caretaker looked back at the ground. It felt like a shame to give up the portions – but wiser still to conserve her energy, and go around, rather than sacrifice everything for one singular spot. Glancing upwards at Colt, she nodded, before going to where the Accepted pointed, and trying to dig in that area.

--

Lena goes around and tries to dig in a new spot.

who are tangled in stars
and tethered to promise