Ghost Roots

[MadEmperor]

He smiled softly. "That sounds like a fine plan. And I'm not leaving you just yet. I need to guide you through the fort, and I'd at least like to see the area you choose."

[DragonSong]

Asta nodded and smiled at him. "Yes. That sounds nice." She leaned into him slightly, then pulled away and stood, stretched her arms up over her head to reacclimate herself to a human form after sleeping most of the night as an animal.

"Well. I suppose we had better get moving."

[MadEmperor]

Zephyr nodded and hefted their pack over his shoulder. "Then let's go. It's high time you were free from Connloath."

The pair walked on towards the border of Connloath with the assurance of better days to come for the shifter. At least, after the grief of losing her mother's physical existence waned. Until then, being safe would have to be enough.