I walked away from Crystalline Spa with my chin high and my shoulders squared. However, my hands shook as I shifted the shopping bags and after a minute of aimlessness down the sidewalk, I had to stop moving entirely - because while I was 'here' I was still doing the same thing as in the forest.
> I need somewhere dark and safe where I can think. Don't believe there are too many caves just waiting in the city for me. <
Vrika whined softly in agreement, sending impressions of curling up somewhere protected and licking wounds until the hurt passed. It might not feel the exact same emotional complexities as I do over everything, but it didn't like hearing what it did.
That it might be wrong about its potential mate's depth of kindness. Someone with more history with the woman could know her reaction to my pregnancy better than we would. The thought sent my feet moving toward the Oak Knot before I even realized it.
