It thrilled her that Andy had held a love for the stars in her heart, and as soon as Zee had discovered this interest in her sweet thoughtful girl, she had set aside time in the evening to teach her at least a small portion of what she had learned over her long years. Andy wasn't the first of her children to learn to love them. If only Asla was still around, her smallest of daughters would have been a wonderful mentor for the girl's budding interest. Zee herself had only grown to enjoy stargazing when Asla had taken an interest in it. When their bond had split and her growing girl had split off on her own, Zee would watch the stars and know that no matter how far she might be, they were all beneath the same night sky. She brought Andy out to one of the watchposts atop the mountain, helping her up the perilous carved steps and ensuring her safety as they travelled the cliffs. In the valley of the Col the sky was concealed mostly by mountain, in the woods the stars were hidden behind gnarled and twisted trees. Height would be beneficial here, and a position where the pair had the opportunity to look upon the vast majority of the clear night sky. "Speech"

The night is nothing that the small pup fears. In fact, with two sisters in need of the softer moonlight, the young Andy has grown to find the beauty in it. While many look around them, keeping their paws firmly planted on the ground and thoughts on their surroundings, the lavender pup has learned to turn her eyes up to the star-studded sky. They twinkle in their heavenly homes, fascinating her and tickling the pup’s mind with wonder as she ponders what their stories may be. When mom had pulled away from the rest of the family and lead her to one of the mountain passes, the girl had felt a deep thrill begin to pound within her. They made their way up the carved steps, her mother helping her in more than one place.

As they walk, the inky backdrop of the sky calls her onward, promising new and wonderful sights to behold. As they make it to the top of the path, Andy pauses and tilts her head back, breath catching in her throat at the sheer magnitude of stars. The Col had hidden so many from her sight and now, up here, neck straining as she cranes to try and take it all in, the pup feels small. Yet, this feeling is different from the when she feels small standing next to dad or Bas. This… this feeling comes from her very soul. It dwarfs her while circling and cradling her like her loving mother does each night. It speaks to every single part of her being and all the pup can breathily say offer is, “Whoa.”


"Andromeda Fatalis"