the stars look like they’re not shining

The updraft of the wind along the edge of the cliff gave the nearing plummet away, the tangy scent of salt water on the breeze and the distant crash of waves proving they weren’t far off. She tried to ignore the way her face was burning beneath her fur but his reply was more positive than she thought it would be and she let a giggle loose in response, her tail waving playfully at her back as she turned to look up at him with a wide smile on her face. Her voice dipped conspiratorially, a playful light dancing in her eyes, "Then I better not blow our cover." She took her chance to lift her front paws off the ground and plant a sneaky kiss on his cheek before bounding a few steps ahead. She was sure there had to be a way down to the beach, they’d just have to find it.

With the moon illuminating the white stone cliffs, the shadows of the path stood out plainly. This was their way down, but it wouldn’t hurt to take a moment to enjoy the view.

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