You are my sunshine...
Scarlet dappled ivory around them; the snow fell harder and, though it felt silent, it was near deafening to her – for silence was all that came from the Elezen bleeding in her embrace. Her eyes held life still, though it was fading all too soon. “Thine fight hast come to an end, sleep, for night will welcome thee. It’s all right.” Rivienne whispered softly whilst her forehead pressed to Mandalina’s and her whole body began to grow heavy in her warm embrace. Rivienne shuddered violently and fought back the sob in her throat before lowering her to the painted snow. Calloused fingers brushed away the dark, damp locks, pressed to her visage – now expressing peace at last.
Gently, her hands were taken into her own; warmth still yet lingered there, but the flame of life within was long diminished. She folded them now, at her chest, and gave her friend a final kiss goodnight ..on her brow, now peppered with tears from Rivienne’s golden eyes.
