iron & silver

                                   ❝The most stable elements, Clarice,                           appear in the middle of the periodic table, roughly between                 iron and silver. Between iron and silver. I think that is appropriate for you.❞

                     starling finds herself crouched               behind a tree, panting, legs burning from her                    run. the rest is much needed. she's been at it                    for an hour, forgetting herself in the damp air                    &   the sun;     it's starting to peek through the                    trees now,    but the clouds are quick to cover                    once more.