The Stars That Shine For You

Mariah had been going through one of her painfully common phases of relentless work, her mind a churn of responsibilities, tasks, and, of course, the ever-present nightmares. A cold shiver ran through her at the mere remembrance of the latter. Yet today was different. As she wandered the mainland side of their territory, a distant call disrupted the cycle of her thoughts. A familiar voice that warmed her heart and eased the tension in her body. Cerberus.

Her steps, previously meandering with no particular destination, now held purpose as she moved towards the voice. Her silver eyes scanned the horizon, and there he stood, a silhouette against the sky. Her sterling gaze met his, and soft smile touched her lips. She approached him, her paws sinking slightly into the soft ground as the wind played with tufts of her fur. The world around them seemed to take a breath of relief, as if it too had been yearning for this reunion. The oppressive void of her nightmares retreated a bit, replaced with a comforting presence.

"Hello, Cerberus." She greeted, her voice soft but carrying an unmistakable warmth. “What brings you here today?” She asked, her eyes flickering with curiosity as she noticed the satchel draped across his broad shoulders.

"Mariah Mendacium"