“What I love most of the river is You can't step in the same river twice The water's always changing, always flowing But people, I guess, can't live like that We all must pay a price To be safe, we lose our chance of ever knowing What's around the riverbend Waiting just around the riverbend” I coughed. Something was wrong. My throat felt odd, but I didn’t want to go to Elysianpaw for it. Clearing my throat, I attempted to call out for someone to yammer their ears off about how idiotically /long/ the ceremonies had been taking, but… “I look once more, just around the riverbend Beyond the shore, where the gulls fly free Don't know what for What I dream the day might send Just around the riverbend for me Coming for me” Oh no. My gorgeous voice. My charm. Gone. “I feel it there beyond those trees And right behind these waterfalls Can I ignore that sound of distant drumming For a handsome, sturdy husband Who builds handsome sturdy walls And never dream that something might be coming Just around the riverbend? Just around the riverbend” Oh, what would Fablekit think of me? What would Willowkit think of me? I sounded horrible! My voice was cracking and wavering uncontrollably! “I look once more, just around the riverbend Beyond the shore, somewhere past the sea Don't know what for Why do all my dreams extend Just around the riverbend? Just around the riverbend” I think I’ll stay silent for a bit. Maybe a few moons. Me not speaking for a few moons wouldn’t be noticeable, right? “Should I choose the smoothest course Steady as the beating drum? Should I marry Kocoum? Is all my dreaming at an end Or do you still wait for me, Dream Giver Just around the riverbend?” Hello, I hope you enjoyed Duke’s voice change SRP! Yes, he’s going to shut his trap for a bit until his voice is better (1-2 irk weeks, aka 4 moons), cuz he’s self conscious lol. Anyone up for teaching him CSL is welcome too! Also, his design currently only has the hooped second-bangs, but don’t worry! The braids and such will be here soon ^^ -edit (06/07/2026): as of today he is still Oathkit because the ceremony hasn't happened yet!
