silver beneath the surface

There was a deep sense of connection to Ellara, she was a kindred spirit, perhaps one she had walked with before in another life. Atreyu wasn't sure she believed another could come back, that was where her religion faltered, but if they could she definitely felt a pull toward the earthen pink woman beside her. Flipping the fish so that it would cook thoroughly, Atreyu saw movement out of the corner of her eye. Looking up she spied two large owls in a tree above them. Immediately her holographic eyes scanned for Bigs, motioning for the tiny dog to come over to her so she could protect him if she had to.

Bigs moved toward her, but Atreyu could tell something else had their attention. Ellara seemed to brighten up at the sight of them, mentioning that they might want a share of the fish. "It's done now, they would have to wait for it to cool, but we can give them some." Atreyu gave a small giggle then, "They have to promise not to eat Bigs. He's special." The tiny dog looked up at Atreyu and smiled, waving his tail at her, "Thanks, you're pretty special too." He said the words sincerely, but kept his eyes on the hungry-looking owls.