“But, sarge, I’m on first watch.”
“Never mind that, Houndsley. Private Barker will relieve you.” The sergeant turned to a nervous-looking terrier standing a few paces away. “Up you go, boy.”
“Yes, sir. I mean, yes, sergeant!” yapped Barker, setting off up the ladder at speed.
“Well, Houndsley?”
“What’s this about, sarge?”
“Can’t say. The lieutenant didn’t see fit to tell me.
Oh, what a dazzling display
An arresting array
of color
Say, do you dress to impress or confuse?
The forest makes a place for her. A nest of soft moss and heather. “Welcome,” it whispers. “Welcome, once again, Mother-Who-Travels, Lady-Who-Sees.”
These are… relative things
When you have claws and I have wings
When you just hiss, I caw and croak
Where you wear armor, I’ve a cloak
I don’t just love you for your brains
Your body or your heart
It’s easy to love someone
Who is beautiful and smart…
D: Alright, boys, this is it. It’s happening.
H: You okay, man?
D: Yeah, just a little nervous.
S: Chill. Everyone knows you guys make a fine pair…
Say what you will, I doubt there’s monsters in these parts
Down here, I’ve found nothing more alive than bits of quartz