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Her cousin brought back other memories, just as Cotl had. She had met Sepirah on her last trek through Inferni land, admiring the borders in their cranium-decked glory. Neither girl had been in possession of a skull back then, though the russet princess had since put her piece upon their rows, but it had been a bonding moment for the two vastly different women. Sepirah wanted a clean skull, without paint, to decorate the borders with. Talitha had covered hers with the imagery of their kingdom. The Lykoi star now sat in full view along the western borders where she had found her golden prince, Ezekiel. Her family ruled with tainted blood, and all others gave their minds to the cause, and now everyone could know it. Sepirah favored the unmarked warning that was a wolf skull, giving unease but no distinct message.
The Lykoi mutt explained her purpose in the caves, and the dark desert princess countered with her own words. An apology, though Talitha was not sure what it was meant for. "I'm sure Gabriel will welcome you." The de le Poer gave a nod, but she didn't feel the same comfort in the idea. Gabriel was her father, and Gabriel offered comfort, but she wasn't as close to him as she would have liked to be. She worshiped his actions, and offered him praise, but she was ashamed of his bloodline. No smile passed her lips, leaving her with a vague frown instead.
"It's a wonderful night, isn't it?" Talitha's crimson eyes twisted toward Sepirah's face. "Yes, wonderful. The stars give more pleasant light than the sun." The sun gave shadows, while the stars gave subtle brightness in an already dark world. Her fingers tapped against her knee, head turning upwards to join her dark cousin's gaze upon the different shapes hidden among the twinkling diamonds above. "That looks like a rabbit." She said offhandedly, pointing to a small cluster of stars toward the east.
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