#shadowkitty

"It's fine. I came to retrieve something I forgot." The lie was smooth and cool, as he knew his face was. His shadows peered over his wings at her.

The young priestess smiled — and Azriel thought it might have been directed at his curious shadows. [...]

"How was the party?" Her breath curled in front of her mouth, and one of his shadows darted out to dance with it before twirling back to him. Like it heard some silent music. [...] - Azriel bonus chapter

Azriel: Gwyn, have you seen my shad-

Azriel: *smirks and leans against doorframe* Am I interrupting?

Gwyn: yep. Shadows: yes.

Azriel: *chuckles* Sorry to bother, but we should get some sleep- we have an early mission.

Shadows: *whine and hide under Gwyn’s neck, nuzzling her*

Gwyn: *cuddles them, humming softly* They are helping me revise these texts for work. This is very important stuff. *nods in mock seriousness*

Azriel: *squints eyes* Is that smut-

Gwyn: nope.

Azriel: *smirks* Hmm. Have they been with you since earlier tonight?

Gwyn: *exchanges conspiratorial side look with the Shadows, teal eyes bright* We had Dusk Service. They wanted to hear the music.

Azriel: That explains the quiet. *smirks*

Gwyn: They can sleep here with me, if you don’t mind. *knowing smile* I know you can’t sleep without your favorite dagger… do you need your shadows, too?

Azriel: *narrows eyes* If they want to stay-

Shadows: *perk up, brushing Gwyn’s cheeks*

Gwyn: *laughs as they tickle her* Alright, then, let us get back to work. You should get your precious beauty sleep before your mission. *winks, turning back to her latest Sellyn Drake novel* Goodnight, Shadowsinger.

Shadows: *wave tail in goodbye, focused again on the book* close the door on your way out…