tell me at last

There was something about how the north always felt cold that made Delphi happy. Maybe it reminded her of the mountain. Or perhaps it was because it meant she wasn't hot and sweaty. Whatever the reason was, she found herself spending more time here than anything. Even with summer on the horizon, the wind had a cold nip to it that bit at her skin. She braced against it as she traveled back home from visiting the ever-snowy regions of the very north.

Feeling tired and hungry, the small girl stopped to take a break along the crumbling wall. Heidinn was viewable from this distance. The mountain rising high into the air, beckoning her home. Just a few minutes. It was all she needed.

A sudden sound had her hair standing on end. No longer could she take a break as the wind brought a scent toward her. Glancing around, she didn't see the stalking predator until its shadow loomed over her from atop the wall. Turning to look up, she barely had a moment to scramble back as the lion pounced. What the hell was a lion doing all the way up here?! Sharp claws and large teeth aimed her way as she turned tail to run to safety. Unprepared for such a large predator, Delphi had to find a way to get the upper hand before she turned to fight the cat.