Love, let's talk about love
Time was a distant thing, in this night-cloaked land. While it flowed and swayed at the same pace as the rest of Caido, the stars neither waxed nor waned and remained constant. The swell of waves was a soothing hush at the back of the mind, ceaseless and unflappable. One could spend an eternity here, or a single moment, and it would be impossible to distinguish the difference. Not once had the sea risen in anger or the stars failed to shine, and there was no wind to nudge and prod or force action upon those who were not ready to rise on their own volition.
Seren was in no hurry. This moment was not for her, and she did not try to intrude upon Hotaru's grief. Leaning down to pick up the kitten, she cradled it against her chest and stroked the soft starlit fur. When standing became a chore, she let more of her mother's blessing pulse out until she hovered quietly a few feet off the sand. A boot was kicked off, then the other. Discarded was a thick sweater too, and other restraining garments, until a simple white dress was all that remained. Unconstricting, comfortable; perfect for a small creature to play hide and seek in, and fall asleep upon as the moments slipped quietly past.
Only when the sounds of grief ebbed away into silence did Seren approach the golden-haired cougar. On quiet feet she slipped in to sit beside her, to offer her companionship. But she did not say anything. Safrin's daughter simply waited.
Seren was in no hurry. This moment was not for her, and she did not try to intrude upon Hotaru's grief. Leaning down to pick up the kitten, she cradled it against her chest and stroked the soft starlit fur. When standing became a chore, she let more of her mother's blessing pulse out until she hovered quietly a few feet off the sand. A boot was kicked off, then the other. Discarded was a thick sweater too, and other restraining garments, until a simple white dress was all that remained. Unconstricting, comfortable; perfect for a small creature to play hide and seek in, and fall asleep upon as the moments slipped quietly past.
Only when the sounds of grief ebbed away into silence did Seren approach the golden-haired cougar. On quiet feet she slipped in to sit beside her, to offer her companionship. But she did not say anything. Safrin's daughter simply waited.
Is it anything and everything you hoped for?
SEREN
