winter wonderland
He has had time to clear his mind, to prepare for his challenge and most likely, his eventual demise. He had been naive, almost foolish and it was now time to pay the price.
The weather remains stagnant, almost bothersome at a time like this, he needed the change in weather, even the slightest drop of water to soothe his dry and pale skin.
Though his wish seems to answer itself in another way, a disturbance in the forest brought forth by his trusty companion who runs to him howling and barking, informing him of a new arrival. Ruinam's eyes spark, excited to see what was going on the lonely island, his step quick and light as he rushes toward the stranger.
The scent that greets him before he reaches the beach is familiar, perhaps Aten again, though it is deceptive, when he reaches the beach he halts for a moment "Lepis?" he mumbles, walking slowly now as he approaches her, unsure of why she had come shortly after Aten's visit.
"You've reached the right horse, I am Ruinam" he says, his expression inviting, though his voice dull "What can I do for you today?" he asks, wondering what she had to offer after Aten's disappointing meeting.
A lot of thoughts run through his mind, he had already put himself in a precarious situation with his current challenge and had become unsure of whether he should even participate in diplomatic visits, unsure and afraid of his future on the island
