Callings

It had been a long, hot summer day in Citremery, and all Utembe had been thinking about was diving into a cool body of water and washing away her anxieties. And after being busy all day with chores and errands, they felt as if they deserved it.   The beach was bound to be very busy on a weekend though, and Utembe wasn’t really in the mood to deal with bleating kids and sand being kicked up. Luckily, she knew...

“Good morning Amaryllis!” Utembe called out, their voice still gentle even when raised.   The workshop was bustling with small creatures, crawling and flying and scurrying about. Utembe had to dodge two loupines play fighting boisterously under her feet.   “Oh!” Amaryllis turned around, fringe shaggily covering her eyes, as always.”Utembe! Welcome!...

Utembe stirred as she felt little nubby feet climbing up her side. “Good morning, Sipi.” She murmured sleepily. It was barely the break of dawn, and there was still a crisp chill in the coastal air leaking through her bedroom window. She pulled herself up, nuzzling the little pyropine lovingly as it propped itself on her shoulder. “I’m guessing that you want breakfast, huh?” ...