Elderglow Court

The forest held its breath, moonlight catching on Astrael’s silvery coat as they stood still, ears flicking at every sound. Across the clearing, Kaelith emerged, their horn dimly aglow. Kaelith: You’re late. Astrael pawed the ground, nostrils flaring. Astrael: This is reckless. Kaelith stepped closer, eyes burning. Kaelith: And yet, here you are. Silence fell, the trees seeming to lean in, listening, until the sound of a twig snapped. Astrael: What was that? Who’s out there?!