i need you right now

NOAH

set a fire for tomorrow
set it to your woes

It had been several seasons since Noah went to a shrine. While he wanted to continue to develop his knowledge and, perhaps, future relationships with his gods, the hunter had been left alone and cold at the altars enough to feel a little discouraged. When he came last, it was not with a god he spoke, but a spirit instead. Well, the hunter was not actually confident she had been a spirit -- she could have been an attuned all the same, playing with his heartstrings.

He knew, though, after so many conversations and thoughts and discoveries that he would need to seek the guidance of the gods more fully. He needed to understand better the workings of things he had discussed with others, look for ways to help and answers to his questions. He knelt before the shrine, covered tightly in thick furs and wool to keep warm, but as he moved his bag to relinquish his offering he took off his leather, ningo-lined mittens. Eira rubbed against his side, lowering down to curl up beside him. From his bag he took what he had brought: three fresh apples, a bundle of dried herbs, and a bouquet of beautiful flowers. He had gathered them all from his time in King's End. "Frey, hear me." He whispered, calling on the herald that Phoebe trusted so much.

feel defiance burning through my teeth
it's not enough to drag this blade across the day