1/21/2026, 4:15 PM
fa'liya's mouth twitches at his shrug, teasing a frown that she forces down last second. the girl hears what he’s not saying, the way the words are stacked to hold something heavier underneath.
the pause after is long enough to be felt. she hesitates, then steps closer, shoulder brushing his in a careful, testing way.
mm.a small sound of agreement.
the pause after is long enough to be felt. she hesitates, then steps closer, shoulder brushing his in a careful, testing way.
walk with me?she asks, tail giving a faint sway.
father says we should hunt.