little flower

Harbringr strode across the sandy shore toward the green, aqua like waters that wafted in and out. They moved like breath. The ancient, steady breathing of the world they lived upon. His call had startled Deathbelle and he grinned cheekily at the reaction. What brother didn't like to startle his sister? She nuzzled him and he leaned in to nuzzle her back, enjoying her sweet perfume tinged with the salt of the sea.

He pulled back as she spoke, the grin falling slightly as he nodded solemnly. Yes, it was not hard to see how much the land itself had suffered, especially this close to the volcano. If that was his one complaint on their new lands it was that it was closer to the epicenter of the explosion than he'd have liked but he was hopeful the land would rebound by next spring. "I have and it makes me worry about this winter. I fear we're in for another rough one."

She mentioned she was looking for boneset and he grinned at her. "Well, if you don't mind an escort I'd love to accompany you. What does this plant look like? Maybe as I look about the land I can help you look for the plant."