
Dawn creeps over Eden, gold and violet threading through the wild’s western fringe—a faint dew-chill brushes the air, tingling Becca’s neck. Rafe sprawls by a low fire, hazel eyes glinting—his dagger carves a twig, patched vest loose—his breath catches the smoke’s sharp tang—“Kin’s rooted—let’s dig.” Becca strides through, broad shoulders rolling—blue eyes flare under her shaved scalp—axe swings free, wool cloak snagging thorns—yin hums restless. Tobal perches on a mossy ledge, wild hair damp—scarred hands tug a worn leather sleeve—brown eyes scan the ridge: “Oath’s deep—show the roots.” Fiona kneels near a gnarled root, red hair unbound—green eyes shimmer—her staff rests beside her, vines curling as she brushes damp earth—her pulse steadies. Cal leans against a twisted trunk, tall frame relaxed—spear propped loose—gray eyes sweep the wild: “Roots hum—kin’s old.” Valentine pads soft, shaggy gray fur glistening—yellow eyes glow—a low growl rumbles, nose catching a whiff of pine.
The OAK roots hum, their voice deep and resonant: “Kin’s roots reach—west deepens.” Becca halts—blue eyes sharpen—cloak rustles: “Deep’s good—prove it.” Tobal slides down—scars warm—voice cuts: “Show us—Eden’s wild knows.” Rafe hops up—dagger spins—grins: “Feathers—spill it.” Fiona rises—green eyes steady—vines pulse: “Roots talk—let’s hear.” Cal shifts—spear lifts—gray eyes flicker—a faint smirk: “Oath’s weight—show the core.” Valentine’s ears twitch—gray shadow moves—wild coils—OAKs sigh—the feathered kin steps forward, amber eyes molten—gray feathers shimmer—OAK staff hums—Eden’s wild stirs, listening.
Storm grazes near, midnight mane damp—Becca brushes mud from her hands—blue eyes lock west—wool rustles. Rafe darts ahead—hazel eyes glint—vest snags—“Let’s root ‘em—Feathers.” Tobal strides beside—brown eyes pierce—sleeve catches—his chest tightens at the ridge’s hum. Fiona follows—red hair sways—staff hums—a damp leaf scent clings—green eyes cut the mist. Cal trails—spear loose—gray eyes steady—Knights fan—Valentine bounds, shaggy grace—wild thickens—OAKs hum—feathered kin lifts staff—“Roots run—Eden’s kin.”
The west ridge looms, trees twisting tight—rift’s echo stills, mist thinning—feathered kin stands—gray feathers ripple—amber eyes meet Becca’s—OAK staff pulses—wild coils softly. The crew see Feather’s rift where he entered Oakenspire. Rafe’s daggers flash—hazel eyes glint—grins: “Deep roots—dig it.” Becca’s axe swings—yang flares—blue eyes blaze—steel bites air—kin stands firm—rift steadies—her growl softens: “Show me.” Tobal’s whip coils—scars warm—brown eyes lock—voice steady: “Prove it—now.” Fiona’s vines sweep—green tendrils weave—staff flares—kin kneels—wild hums—her voice murmurs: “Roots hold—trust’s old.” Cal’s spear dips—gray eyes soften—murmurs: “Roots sing—kin’s true.” Valentine’s snarl fades—yellow eyes watch—wild eases—feathered kin bows—“Eden’s roots—ours mend.” Mist clears—OAKs hum—wild trusts—kin roots.
They gather—Tobal’s scars gleam—brown eyes settle—boots press damp moss—sleeve snags. Rafe kicks a root—hazel eyes glint—vest swings—laughs: “Roots run—game’s thick.” Becca slings her axe—blue eyes calm—wool shifts—Knights breathe—wild steadies. Fiona ties her hair—red strands loose—green eyes linger—staff rests—a faint smile. Cal shifts—spear taps—gray eyes sweep—Valentine pads close—shaggy guard—Oakenspire hums—roots weave—OAK sings: “Kin’s roots—west binds.” Day 21 fades—sun climbs—rift’s echo rests—Eden deepens—Knights watch—trust roots.
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