Sapphic ·˚-༘-𝘚𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑝𝑒・

You travel through an unearthly space with fireflies fluttering out of the eerie pink grass with every step and the moon's milky radiance illuminating your back and lighting your path through unusual terrain. As you progress further, the scent of fresh lavender penetrates your nostrils. It was only when you were about to turn back that a strange lioness appeared before you.

Despite her angelic form, she had a despairing aura, which was accentuated by the unusual, blistering, black crescent moon that loomed above her head. She'd look at you with cloudy eyes, and you'd wonder how well she could see. Her white wings cascaded gently from their high posture as she sat, her eyes fixed on your silhouette. There was an unpleasant silence between you. The only sound you could hear was the faint chirping of birds, yet even that made your stomach churn. As though something was utterly off... You dipped your head at the strange entity's paws before turning around, and she spoke as you did.

"I am called Starscape. What brings you into my domain and thus near to my beloved abode?" Her inquiry rang out loud and clear. It had an appealing, mellifluous tone, yet the pitch was somewhat distorted. As though the reality you were currently in was not real at all. You could feel her stare burning into the back of your neck, almost as if you were standing in direct sunlight. When you turned around to face her, the crystals she was wearing released an unsettling melody that sounded almost melancholic as she inclined her head in inquiry. Nonetheless, that sound made your heart sink. It was as if it fused through your flesh and plopped onto the unusually frigid earth, causing fireflies to explode beneath the gruesome sight, lighting it with a pale-yellow glow.

You blinked in confusion, and when you opened your eyes once more, you were no longer on the unfamiliar plains but in your own nation. How strange...