Eventually there will be a dawn

Venom was nearing the end of her worknight as dawn began to approach Ashen’s borders. The woman was nocturnal by nature, and she above many realized quickly the change in the air. The nights were not peaceful dark moonlit times any longer. All of her patrols the last evening were stiff and she felt as though she were being watched.

Paws brought her over the sandbridge as the tide went out with the sun’s approach. She would conduct business within the palace and then rest. However, she would be interrupted with an odd disruption. Blue fireflies. Venom blinked in surprise as she followed them to where Lament sat quietly.

”Samurai,” The Empress greeted softly. ”Have you noticed the chill in the air tonight?” It was much more intense than their usual mild winter weather. The bugs had come out but the temperatures dropped.