Serena pushed the cup of tea closer to Anna and then flashed her a tired smile. Her fingers curled restlessly against the rim of her sleeve, picking at a loose thread.
"I do get so tired sometimes," she murmured, her voice low and almost lost to the crackling fire. "But… if I am to be honest, it is not as bad as before."
Annamarie leaned back slightly, letting her chin rest on her knuckles. "You mean before you came here?"
Serena gave a vague nod. "Yes. Lupine Hollow was colder in more ways than one. Even the few times when I walked among my own, I often felt like a stranger passing through. Here… I do not always know where I stand, but there are moments when I feel seen. That counts for something."
Anna hummed softly in agreement.
