between the shadow and the soul

Ludo said nothing to her assumption that, should it decide to withdraw its kindness, it would be for a reason. Better not to know the true and fickle nature of the gods who drifted across the realm. "For now, it is more than enough for you to learn to enjoy yourself. And your new companion." Ludo bobbed its masked head, swirling up and into the branches. "Should you require anything, come and see me again," it advised, foreshadowing perhaps (because what's time, really?) the road that Maea would soon walk down. ~FIN LUDO Braved the forests, braved the stone Braved the icy winds and fire Braved and beat them on my own