Endings and Beginnings

Yawning as she walked, Stjarna lagged behind Álarr. She was exhausted. The journey had been a taxing one both physically and mentally but she felt herself in a strange state of contentment. She could process the worst of her emotions later. For now it was a gorgeous winter day, the sun warm on her back and the frost glittering beneath her feet… and she was heading home. Home for good. After everything they'd been through she felt she could trust Álarr and unlike her former father she felt strongly that he wasn't going to abandon her. He'd walked for nearly a month and even after all the leads dried up he didn't abandon her then, instead offering her a permanent home. As he settled down to call Corbie, Stjarna sat next to him and leaned gently into his shoulder.


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