***Gabrielle Bleu*** *writes science fiction and fantasy. When not writing, she watches birds and admires lichens. Their work has appeared in* Dose of Dread, Theme of Absence, *and* Utopia Science Fiction. *Follow them on twitter [@BeteMonstrueuse](http://twitter.com/BeteMonstrueuse) for birdwatching photos and occasional thoughts on werewolves, and find more of her work at [gabriellebleu.com](https://gabriellebleu.com/).*