[PQ] Chase the Morning

Amalia watches as Kiada lashes out, taking the snake in her talons and throwing it in a majestic arc across the oasis. Honestly, she hadn't been incredibly concerned about the creature, but it somewhat comforting to have people caring for her, looking out and taking her side. Purring affectionately at Kiada and Isuma, the girl rumbles a feline laugh before shifting down to avian form and preening the gryphlet's wings. I'm fine. You were very brave. When at last they take wing and meet the storm Amalia stops in mild surprise, circling around the trio of birds. Jigano's suggestion that they split up worries her a little: she does not like the idea of separating out and leaving the storm to wreak its havoc, of losing sight of one another, but what is she to do? I'll go with Kiada, the girl says, shooting a concerned pulse toward Jigano before arcing off to pursue the harpy through the stormy sky, a m a l i a You were young and you'd stare With a reverence unimpaired Searching in your dark eyes to find the stars already there