Karasu - Part 16Karasu - Part 16 by *jisuk
Though the satchel wasn’t large, it had carried enough food to last Shichi for several days. He started slowly, eating only a few handfuls throughout the day, allowing his stomach to grow accustomed to digestion. His mind began to clear. He noted the positions of the sun and stars, making his way back towards the river. Only the mountains were cold enough for snow, and the brown earth began to reveal itself as he descended. With the soil came roots, and soon he had foraged a small stock to refill the bag.
The river was a welcome sight. Though the water was chilled, he removed his shoes to wade into its embrace. The current was painfull
Karasu - Part 15Karasu - Part 15 by *jisuk
“Mother, father... I want to study.”
Shichi’s parents looked up from their meals simultaneously, staring at the young tengu with apprehension. It was his clutch sister, however, who spoke up first.
“Why?” she asked, though her attention was still on her food. She ate another piece of sweet potato before looking expectantly at her brother.
“Why?” Shichi repeated, unable to grasp the implication in her question. “Why wouldn’t I? Why wouldn’t anyone?”
“Because it’s boring,” she replied.
“Nana, don’t talk and eat at the same time,” their mot
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