She turned, offering her hand without looking back. Awlivv took it. And together, they began the descent—one step, then another—Vespa’s quiet encouragement weaving through every gust of wind until fear became just another sound beneath the sky.
“Good,” Vespa said, and the smile in her voice was a small, warm sun. “Now, let’s go find that water.” vespa & awlivv – oral encouragement
Awlivv’s lip trembled. “What if I fall?” She turned, offering her hand without looking back