

their outing here had been spent in lighthearted, familiar company - his chest beamed, flowering with sunflower and chrysanthemum, the ache of laughter bruises too - tender ribs.

late greenleaf brings a breath of wind along bubbling river, just strong enough to dispel the touch of heat rosing mottled cheeks. the first touches of indigo streak cool through the heavens above, deepening the pink - orange sky in dripping watercolor as they make their familiar trek. barkmoss and hemlock droop along the smooth, towering arches of stone just to the southern edge of their territory - their home, cradled in hanging wisteria and thick, billowing willow.

− ♱ ABOUT : ever - moving water shines rippling golden in this tired, heavy dusk.
