PERSEPHONE

The arrival of autumn was a pleasant relief from the uncomfortable heat of the summer. She enjoyed the cool air on the breeze, not yet bitter but just enough to spark some life into the veins in the mornings. That morning, Persephone had followed her daughters to the shore and bid them goodbye as they headed out for the day.

They were both fully grown now, physically at least, and she wondered how much time she had left with them. Eadaz, she was sure, would leave as soon as she found a place that interested her enough – her heart yearned for adventure and for trouble. Sabran was quiet and reserved as she always had been, but even she was starting to spend more time away from home.

She had watched them go, a confusing combination of pride and sadness mingling in her chest. Without them, the Forest seemed quiet, emptier than it should be. The onset of breeding season only further reminded her of the lack of another child who should have been frolicking and growing up here.

For now, she headed back into the trees and began to wander, stretching her legs and searching for a distraction to occupy her mind.

all of your demons will wither away

mixed, bay varnish roan, 14.3hh