wasted time

Aoede had been alone for a long time now, not that the fact bothered her but she did worry for her brothers. It seemed like the whole family had just fallen apart and splintered into different directions. She hadn’t seen any of her kin in what felt like years now. While she had come to peace with the fact, she did feel a bit morose. They came from such a strong family, one that seemed like it couldn’t be toppled, and now they were nothing but strays and fragments.

She couldn’t say that she was helping that eventuality either. Aoede preferred her solitude for the most part, she was far too independent to join up with a pack. Especially one that did not hold her blood in leadership. The years of loneliness had made her strong, she flourished on her own, which was made obvious in the shine of her dark coat and the condition of her lean body.

Night had settled in over the lands, Aoede had found herself hunting on the small island. Though she was aware that the night made that task slightly more difficult depending on the situation. Very often her glowing stars upon her pelt blended in with the brilliance of the night sky.

She wasn’t the only one and as her paws carried her up the beach she was thankful for her own markings as the man blazed brilliance in the waters. While her galactic markings were a compliment to the sky, his were a burning opposition. Ao couldn’t pretend she did not see him. "Does your fur attract much fish?” She asked in her soft voice as she watched him from the sand. Her mind focusing on survival as it usually did.

"Aoede Regni"