Reynara stood in the rain, letting it soak her fur. Her tails stopped moving as she just stayed silent and observed.
And Kael saw it.
That was the moment it began.
The moment everything changed.
The scene changed again.
It was the day, the temple garden was quiet. There was no wind, the sky above was grey, clouds pressing low, casting a pale light on the stone floor.
Reynara waited.
Her nine tails lay motionless behind her, resting on the cold earth. Her purple eyes, usually calm and soft, now held a shadow.
Then, small, fast, and light footsteps echoed down the path.
A little Kitsune girl that Kael recognized—Luna—ran in, ears perked with hope.
Her eyes searched wildly until they found Reynara.
"Lady Reynara!"
She called out, breathless.
"Is… is he awake? Can I see him?"
Reynara didn't answer.
Luna blinked.
Her excitement faltered.
"Is he okay…?"
She questioned, her heart squeezing tightly.
But—
Silence.
Reynara remained silent.
"Lady Reynara…"
