half across the world from me
lie the lands I’ll never see-
For a moment, Sunjata’s words didn’t register. However, then the full impact of them sank in and Loren’s claws gripped the branch, cutting furrows in the bark. Gods. Sunjata, I’m so sorry. The words were overshadowed by the grief and support the Launceleyn sent to panther in equal measure.
Then the summoner sprang into motion. It was simple enough to cling to the trunk again and transfer himself to Sunjata's branch. Loren would press himself against whatever part of the panther was closest, assuming the other man let him. All the while, the honey badger would radiate comfort and sorrow. Coherent thought failed him, so he just tried to convey to Sunjata that the other man was not alone.
Then the summoner sprang into motion. It was simple enough to cling to the trunk again and transfer himself to Sunjata's branch. Loren would press himself against whatever part of the panther was closest, assuming the other man let him. All the while, the honey badger would radiate comfort and sorrow. Coherent thought failed him, so he just tried to convey to Sunjata that the other man was not alone.
where I travel goes my heart
with me wanders my desire
LOREN
