For the last few days, the convict has been telling me our days traveling will soon be coming to an end. It definitely has been getting colder. This must be like Earth, where the north and south poles are icy deserts. Instead of riding in the cart, nearly everyone is riding on Otsu’s back. Poor
Fen glared at Sora as she ascended the stairs, humans in-tow. I hate her so much! She has everything … just in the last day, she’s surpassed me by mountains … nothing in this life is fair! She received personal training … personal, unique training from Inari … the actual Founder Inari … her aunt.
Killing an orckin with my newly developed powers, and well trained control, is pretty simple. It doesn’t matter if that practice was temporally accelerated, right? Anyway, I have tested myself a few times. This time, I threw a straight-ish stick like a spear, and applied a certain rotation – based on the shape – with
Bathin sat back in his chair, eyes closed and grin in place as he contemplated his options; he spoke aloud, addressing the uninvited presence in the room. “Myōbu are on their way—more than one? If that is the case, then it would be quite a mess for me, but your arrival and recent events paint
Ah, I finally get to stretch and run; I don’t have to be cooped up in that tree any longer. It was so stifling. Hunting for food, and making sure the cart is safe — those are my only concerns now. Life is good. I am so excited to finally have a place to call
Sora shifted to a more comfortable position, resting her tails against her thighs as Wendy worked herself up. “I remember…” Wendy cut off, her body lowering into the water as she rested her chin against folded arms. “Remember what?” It took a moment for Wendy to vocalize her thoughts. Her features dropped as she mumbled,
The time to leave comes quickly after that. Dubhe prods me along each step of the way. As soon as I’m ready, she hands me Nanook to carry, as well as one of her bearfolk children. Lillia and the hume woman were just steps behind us with the rest of the children. Nanook and the
Wendy stiffened. “I—I…” she couldn’t get the words out as she stared at Inari. Sora got up and stood in front of her, hand outstretched. “You don’t have to go alone! I’ll be with you.” She turned to her aunt, “That’s okay, right?” “Baby steps,” Inari nodded. Taking a shuddering breath, Wendy rubbed her eyes
I wake up sweaty and far too warm. Nanook is sprawled, belly up, on my chest. I’m afraid if I move he’ll wake up too. “Hmmm, Mika.” I can feel the words coming from Otsu, more than hear them. His body vibrates with his speech. I can feel that through my back and head as
Sora shivered as a chill radiated through her body. I might not always have my mom or aunt … I’ve lived all my life thinking I had to live without them. It’s not fair, but I guess that’s why she’s teaching me all this … life isn’t fair. “Oh, my adorable little niece,” Inari sighed.