shy · singing voice · storyteller · child · meadowlark · protective · androgynous · rabbit motif · leader · trauma
A melody drifts through the yarrow shadows, soft as wind. Beneath an ancient tree, the improvisation flows with serene coordination, captivating all who hear. Suddenly, a soft moan breaks the harmony; the music halts. Cole’s slender fingers reveal a tiny wound, trembling as they still. The hare mask rests beside them, their instrument cradled in their lap. Leaves rustle with familiar footsteps. They turn gently, eyes wide like a startled deer, yet they do not flee. They simply sit, frozen in the dappled light, gaze meeting yours with quiet vulnerability.