so broken hearted

After her night with Indigo, Aslatiel took the long way home. She curled around a few territories and ended up crossing through the falls. The sun had melted most of the snow and ice away. The very snow and ice that had almost killed her, who knew how long ago? Time had been moving so quickly lately. There was little time for rest. Everyone and everything was go go go. So, because she had this time alone, Aslatiel soaked it in. Used it to think. Get all of the bad thoughts out. Who knew when she'd have time to herself again?

A cry of hurt and pain cut through the air and Asla's fur stood on end. She hurried forward, eyes wide and scanning as she looked for the culprit. In time, she came upon a dark colored man laying prone beside the waters edge. Though the water was loud, she could see the rise and fall of his body as he sobbed. Asla... could relate.

She did not know this man. Something in his posture, the aura pouring off of him, whatever you wanted to call it... it called to her. Slowly, the significantly smaller woman approached. She felt how he felt, but in most situations, she chose the route of strength so that others might be able to release their weakness. Wordlessly, Asla seated herself beside him, her shoulder touching his own. They didn't know one another, but she told him anyway...

"You're not alone."