mysterious carnelian

Enki led the trio into Insomnia lands, traversing well-worn pathways to where he knows a comfortable rest area is set up. A low fire crackles merrily, inviting the weary travelers to come and rest their paws in its embrace. Directing them to where a few plush furs have been set up near the warmth, the pale man then excuses himself so that he can go and fetch them a big platter of food. When he returns, he carries a huge plate practically overflowing with several different kinds of foods in his maw.

The wonderful scents have his mouth watering as he moves to where Akhlut and her badgers had settled and gently deposits the food in front of them. With that, he moves to her side and carefully settles in next to her, needing the gentle contact to remind himself that she is real. As the trio feast on the cooked meats, fruits, and vegetables that he had brought, Enki takes a slow breath and says, “There is something I have to tell you Akhlut. Do you know… about mom?” Voice is halting, unsure if she had received word of Recluse’s passing or not.

Silence hung between them like a knife, cutting his soul with heartbreak as moments slip by.


"Enki Klein"