weep not for me

The appearance of another served to interrupt her introspection. Mercury gaze would fall upon the form of a goliath, moving heavily across the hot springs. He came to rest in the same pool, steam obscuring his features. She could see a dark mask upon his features, but that was the extent of it. He spoke, tone cool and disinterested. "Hard heat season?" The question was a bit of a shock. Rarely in her life had she encountered such brazen wolves. They tended to skirt around this issue. He was straight to the point.

"Thankfully, I believe this is my last one." Accented vocals would reply just as calmly, resuming her attention upon the stars above. A soft sigh would escape her lips, and she closed her eyes lightly. The warmth of the springs was soothing.