Surfacegazer

The desert was a dangerous place. The days were hot, the nights frigid, with water scarce. There was rumored to be an oasis within, though whether it was an illusion of those whose minds were lost by fatigue and thirst or truly real was unknown. But what Ellis was interested in, if such a place existed, were possible herbs that might grow near the water. It was a risky place to search, but the small woman was not to be detoured by dangerous terrain. She got a good drink and set off through the lands, for better or worse.

The sun would beat down on her coat, despite the fact that it was autumn the heat was still heavy. Thank goodness for the lighter part of her main coat. Teal-green eyes would search the area, heading in what she believed to be the same direction. Or was it that she was wandering in circles? She knew not. But, after some time, she would see what appeared to be the shimmer of the sun on the surface of water. Ears would perk, and the woman would move towards it. Was it an illusion? Reality? Time would tell. It seemed too that there was another blur of color heading towards the water. Silvery-white. Was that an illusion too? Or... another wolf?




"Speech"

"Settle down." Said my heart.

...and so here it was I would settle down.