[the death drags on. the death is quick. he catches the fawn. it cries in his grasp, and kaede feels a twinging kinship with its fate. death provides food. the scent of blood engenders hunger. she moves softly closer, eyes a solemn blur of admiration. will he let her eat? the lady tries to remain that: a lady.]

the death drags on.

the death is quick.

he catches the fawn. it cries in his grasp, and kaede feels a twinging kinship with its fate.

death provides food. the scent of blood engenders hunger.

she moves softly closer, eyes a solemn blur of admiration. will he let her eat?

the lady tries to remain that: a lady.